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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Combine 1 quart of warm water, ½ teaspoon of dishwashing detergent, and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Or grab a quart to-go of The Soup Market’s cozy African peanut stew.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Staying properly hydrated is also critical with experts recommending travelers drink at least a quart of water per hour, and consume at least a liter of water before even stepping on a trail.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
The alert notes that 40 pints, 8 quarts, and three half gallons of the product are under the recall.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Or grab a quart to-go of The Soup Market’s cozy African peanut stew.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Staying properly hydrated is also critical with experts recommending travelers drink at least a quart of water per hour, and consume at least a liter of water before even stepping on a trail.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
The alert notes that 40 pints, 8 quarts, and three half gallons of the product are under the recall.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quart
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“Quart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quart. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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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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