quart

noun

ˈkwȯrt How to pronounce quart (audio)
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

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In a large pot bring at least 8 quarts of water to a boil over high heat, add the grapefruit sections, and cook for 2 minutes. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 The 5-quart Artisan Plus model is an improvement on the original Artisan, featuring luxe stainless steel accessories, a helpful bowl light, and precision speed control. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 Like scoops of an ocean unmarred by humans, quarts of seaweed soup sit next to other flavors like spicy beef and pine nut and soybean, a shade of creamy beige so calming, one glance is enough to effectively absolve the color of its dull reputation. — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 Lightly grease a 2-quart ceramic or glass baking dish with baking spray. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quart

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of quart was in the 14th century

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quart

noun
ˈkwȯ(ə)rt How to pronounce quart (audio)
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 How to pronounce quart (audio)
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

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