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

For sugar or syrup packs, use a freezer container with a wide top; measure a ½-inch headspace for pints and 1-inch for quarts. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2024

Most healthy people produce around 1 to 3 quarts (32–96 ounces) of urine a day. —Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024

Here are more useful summer survival tips: • Stay hydrated by drinking water (about 3 quarts daily is recommended). —Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024

Sara Moulton's Chocolate and Cream Cheese-Stuffed Strawberries 16 medium strawberries (from 2 quart containers) 4 oz. ⅓-less-fat cream cheese 1 Tbsp. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 July 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