quarter time
Noun
Meaning
quarter time (plural quarter times)
(sports) The interval between the first and second quarters of a sports match.
quarter-time (plural quarter-times)
Alternative form of quarter time.
Alternative names
quarter-time
Examples
Cobden closed what had been a 20-point deficit at quarter-time to just three points at half-time, and stayed within reach as the Blues again surged in the third quarter.
In their no frills style the Blues opened the game well and earned a three-goal lead at quarter-time.
The Demons led by eight points at quarter-time, then 18 at half-time.
A fast start by the visitors had them leading by 17 points at quarter-time and they believed it was their day.
Leading by just three points at quarter-time, the Gulls kicked eight goals to one in the second term and booted three unanswered majors in the third on their way to a 13.16 (94) to 4.10 (34) victory.