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

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Wheeled coolers, like this 62-quart option from Coleman, are easy to transport and can keep ice from melting due to hot temperatures. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 For easy filling, stand the piping bag tip-side down in a liquid measuring cup or quart-size mason jar and fold down the top inch or two of the bag, which will keep the top clean and mess-free. Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 In a 5- to 6-quart pot heat olive oil over medium high heat. Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 It’s crafted with durable and heat-retaining cast iron, has a spacious 6-quart capacity, and is finished with a glossy enamel to prevent fading, cracking, and chipping. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 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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Cite this Entry

“Quart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quart. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

quart

noun
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
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

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