Quart

/kwɔrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A unit of liquid capacity equal to a quarter of a gallon or approximately 0.946 liters (US), or approximately 1.136 liters (UK).

I need a quart of milk for the recipe.

A measurement of dry volume equal to about 1.101 liters.

The recipe calls for a quart of strawberries.

A container or vessel that holds a quart.

She poured the lemonade into a quart jar.

Middle English, from Old French 'quart', from Latin 'quartus' meaning 'fourth'.

quart low

Refers to something that is low in supply, such as fuel or resources.

quart jar

A type of container designed to hold a quart of liquid.

gallon

A larger unit of volume equal to four quarts.

liter

A metric unit of capacity, slightly larger than a quart.

A common measurement for a drink, especially in bars.

I'll have a quart of beer, please.

Refers to a small container one might carry, like a water jug.

I took a quart on my hike to stay hydrated.