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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Their capacity is larger, generally holding between 12 and 36 quarts. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 The result is about two quarts of delicious, cold tea, with a few ice cubes floating on top. — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 This Presto pressure canner and cooker has a generous 23-quart capacity with a polished aluminum finish. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 Plus, its 8-quart capacity is perfect for large family meals, gatherings, potlucks, and big batch cooking. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 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

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

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“Quart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quart. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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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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