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

Use a proper stand: Ensure your tree stand holds enough water (at least one quart per inch of trunk diameter) and is stable. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024

The only issue there is that any moisture trapped in the bag in the morning (the human body produces about a quart of water each night), will remain trapped inside a dry bag. —Wes Siler, Outside Online, 27 Sep. 2024

The KitchenAid Artisan mini 3.5 quart stand mixer is as powerful as the larger version, but comes in a more compact design, perfect to save space in your kitchen. —Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024

LendingTree found that a quart of Starbucks pumpkin spice Cold Brew coffee concentrate, sold at Target, cost $11.49, the same price as the pumpkin-free alternative. —Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 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