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

The coolers on our list range in capacity from 45 to 55 quarts, which is a good range for a weekend trip or a day trip with a group. —Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026

In a 6-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter on medium heat. —Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026

Yes, some Volkswagen do burn oil a quart in 1000 miles and depending on the engine Volkswagen considers that normal. —John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026

Place a 3-quart baking dish inside a roasting pan. —Roberta Corradin, Saveur, 22 Jan. 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 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