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

This one from Crock-Pot has a 5-quart capacity and is constructed with cast-iron, which evenly distributes and retains heat. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025

In addition to a hydration bladder, her pack contained an extra quart of water, a fleece layer and glove liners, a camera, and a few Balance Bars. —Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025

Cover potatoes with 3 quarts water. —Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025

Set a 6-quart electric multicooker, like an Instant Pot, to Sauté setting. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025

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

Rhymes for quart

• bort
• corte
• court
• dort
• fort
• mort
• norte
• ort
• port
• porte
• short
• snort

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