three-quarter
adjective
three-quar·ter
ˈthrē-ˈk(w)ȯ(r)-tər 
: extending to three-quarters of the normal full length
a three-quarter sleeve
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Import and export prices also were at levels not seen since the last inflation spike, a period that prompted aggressive Fed rate hikes that started with four consecutive moves in three-quarter percentage point increments in 2022.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The top had a large collar and cuffed three-quarter-length sleeves.
—Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The three-quarter length sleeves and mid-thigh length of the skirt on this dress make for a deeply wearable look for spring that can be dressed up for dinners or down for daytime sightseeing.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
The three-quarter sleeve allows for easy spring-to-summer styling, while the lightweight polyester material feels breezy and buttery soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The top had a large collar and cuffed three-quarter-length sleeves.
—Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The three-quarter length sleeves and mid-thigh length of the skirt on this dress make for a deeply wearable look for spring that can be dressed up for dinners or down for daytime sightseeing.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
The three-quarter sleeve allows for easy spring-to-summer styling, while the lightweight polyester material feels breezy and buttery soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Three-quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-quarter. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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