close quarters

plural noun

: immediate contact or close range
fought at close quarters

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In previous episodes, Juan learned that Jessica and her three sons lived in close quarters, with some rooms lacking doors among other privacy concerns. Abigail Adams, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025 For the players, the close quarters can be comforting. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025 The close quarters remain one of the biggest challenges for the six who live there now. Kayla Levy, Curbed, 6 Feb. 2025 The spread of illness in congregate living situations, including shelters, is unfortunately common given the close quarters and communal spaces. David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for close quarters

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of close quarters was in 1809

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“Close quarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20quarters. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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