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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The recall impacts certain pint and quart sized containers of Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream in several flavors, according to the company.
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 18 May 2026
Several hours ahead or two days ahead, plunge beans into 3 to 4 quarts of rapidly boiling water.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Register's Memphis-Style Barbecue Sauce In a 3-quart saucepan, whisk together 2 cups ketchup, 1 cup pancake syrup, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup yellow mustard, 2 Tbsp.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Most Instant Pots come in 3 quarts, 6 quarts or 8 quarts.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 18 May 2026
Several hours ahead or two days ahead, plunge beans into 3 to 4 quarts of rapidly boiling water.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Register's Memphis-Style Barbecue Sauce In a 3-quart saucepan, whisk together 2 cups ketchup, 1 cup pancake syrup, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup yellow mustard, 2 Tbsp.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Most Instant Pots come in 3 quarts, 6 quarts or 8 quarts.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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“Quart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quart. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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quart
noun1
: 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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