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

While current techniques use large, expensive devices to provide periodic updates of the Earth’s magnetic field, SBQuantum’s magnetometer is about the size of a quart of milk and provides continuous, high-quality monitoring data with exceptional precision. —Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026

The 6-quart capacity is large enough to accommodate servings for up to six people, and there are 28 preset cooking modes to take the guesswork out. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

One quart or smaller clear plastic storage/freezer bag (Ziploc or similar). —Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Mar. 2026

Maple syrup quarts are $27, pints are $16, and half-pints are $10, Wilkinson said. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 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