quart

[ kwawrt ]

/ kwɔrt /

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noun

a unit of liquid measure of capacity, equal to one fourth of a gallon, or 57.749 cubic inches (0.946 liter) in the U.S. and 69.355 cubic inches (1.136 liters) in Great Britain.

a unit of dry measure of capacity, equal to one eighth of a peck, or 67.201 cubic inches (1.101 liters).

a container holding, or capable of holding, a quart.

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Origin of quart

1275–1325; Middle English <Old French quarte fourth part, quarter <Latin quarta, noun use of feminine of quartusfourth (in order)

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH quart

quarts , quartz

Words nearby quart

quarrier, quarry, quarry-faced, quarryman, quarry tile, quart, quartan, quarte, quarter, quarterage, quarterback

Other definitions for quart (2 of 3)

quart²

[ kahrt ]

/ kɑrt /

noun

Piquet. a sequence of four cards of the same suit, as an ace, king, queen, and jack (quart major ), or king, queen, jack, and ten (quart minor ).

Fencing Rare. quarte.

Origin of quart

1685–95; <French quarte, noun use of feminine of quart<Latin quartus;see quart¹

Other definitions for quart (3 of 3)

quart.

abbreviation

quarter.

quarterly.

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How to use quart in a sentence

Some only make about a cup of frothed milk, but others may make a quart or more and require the counter and storage space for that capacity.
Best milk frother for delicious drinks at home|Billy Cadden|July 29, 2021|Popular-Science
They can be either square or round and come in sizes ranging from 1 to 22 quarts, with the larger sizes being particularly useful for storing dry goods such as flour, sugar, rice and beans.
Why restaurant supply stores are the best places to buy kitchen tools|Aaron Hutcherson|July 23, 2021|Washington Post
Since the pandemic started, Woltereck said, Woodard has donated bottles to the museum’s collection, including a Coca-Cola bottle stamped with the city’s name, a glass quart bottle from Cloverland Farms Dairy and a Royal Crown RC Cola bottle.
Amateur Baltimore historian unearths new passion for archaeology|Angela Roberts|January 21, 2021|Washington Post
Most air fryers have capacities that are measured in quarts and generally range anywhere from two quarts—ideal for two to three servings of food—up to six quarts, which can prepare batches large enough for entertaining and cooking for groups.
Best air fryer: Five things to consider|PopSci Commerce Team|December 4, 2020|Popular-Science

His court-appointed lawyer was drinking a quart of liquor per day.
How the U.S. Justice System Screws Prisoners with Disabilities|Elizabeth Picciuto|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On it are balanced a plate of eggs and toast, an open quart jar of grape jelly, and a beer mug full to the brim with orange juice.
The Ridiculousness of Father's Day|P. J. O’Rourke|June 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 1603 it was ordered that one quart of best ale, or two of small, should be sold for one penny.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
The berries were so thick she did not have to change her position before the towel held over a quart.
The Box-Car Children|Gertrude Chandler Warner
We had a quart of excellent champagne, a pint of decent port and a good cigar, and we felt that the gods were good.
Jaffery|William J. Locke
With his usual predilection for fruit, Phil went off and picked a quart of marsh-berries.
Gold-Seeking on the Dalton Trail|Arthur R. Thompson
Item two: Goon-Face had beamed like a kitten with a quart of cream after John began to play.
The Holes and John Smith|Edward W. Ludwig

British Dictionary definitions for quart (1 of 2)

quart¹

/ (kwɔːt) /

noun

a unit of liquid measure equal to a quarter of a gallon or two pints. 1 US quart (0.946 litre) is equal to 0.8326 UK quart. 1 UK quart (1.136 litres) is equal to 1.2009 US quarts

a unit of dry measure equal to 2 pints or one eighth of a peck

Word Origin for quart

C14: from Old French quarte, from Latin quartus fourth

British Dictionary definitions for quart (2 of 2)

quart²

noun

(kɑːt) piquet a sequence of four cards in the same suit

(kart) fencing a variant spelling of quarte

Word Origin for quart

C17: from French quarte fourth

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Scientific definitions for quart

quart

[ kwôrt ]

A unit of volume or capacity in the US Customary System, used in liquid measure and equal to 14 of a gallon or 32 ounces (0.95 liter). See Table at measurement.

A unit of volume or capacity in the US Customary System, used in dry measure and equal to 18 of a peck or 2 pints (1.10 liter). See Table at measurement.

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