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 the dairy aisle, 18 gallons, 21 half gallons and 11 quarts of milk measured 53 degrees. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer This 300-watt, 4-quart mixer is a compact, affordable choice that’s great for light tasks and occasional use. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Microwave your sponge, cycle it through the dishwasher, or soak it in a solution of one-quarter to one-half of a teaspoon of concentrated bleach per quart of warm water to properly clean it. — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026

Take Rick’s advice and stash a quart for your next weeknight dinner emergency. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

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 ¼ gallon or 69.355 cubic inches or 1.136 liters

2

: a United States unit of liquid capacity equal to ¼ gallon or 57.75 cubic inches or 0.946 liters