quart

noun

ˈkwȯrt 

1

: a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₄ gallon or ¹/₃₂ bushel see Weights and Measures Table

2

: a vessel or measure having a capacity of one quart

Examples of quart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 1929, a quart of milk cost 16 cents; a dozen eggs, 47 cents. —Debra Kamin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024

Meanwhile, bring 5 quarts of water to a boil over medium-high heat. —Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

My own feeder draws large numbers of hummers that drink a quart of liquid every four days. —Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024

Cost: $5 a quart, $8 a half gallon or $15 a gallon. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024

Handel’s serves ice cream in everything from cones and dishes, to pints and quarts. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024

The units' cooking chamber capacities range from about 3.4 to 10 quarts. —Kate Gibson, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024

While many cooks think of salt in tablespoons, the Flour + Water team recommend ¼ cup for 4 quarts of water. —Sunset Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024

So grab a quart and see how these buttermilk recipes can liven up your menu and add delight to your table. —Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French quarte quarter, quart, from feminine of quart, adjective, fourth, from Latin quartus; akin to Latin quattuor four — more at four

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

quart

noun

ˈkwȯ(ə)rt 

1

: a unit of capacity equal to ¼ gallon or ¹⁄₃₂ bushel see measure

2

: a container or measure having a capacity of one quart

Medical Definition

quart

noun

ˈkwȯ(ə)rt 

1

: a British unit of liquid or dry capacity equal to ¹/₄ gallon or 69.355 cubic inches or 1.136 liters

2

: a United States unit of liquid capacity equal to ¹/₄ gallon or 57.75 cubic inches or 0.946 liters