quart Definition
- 1a unit of liquid capacity equal to a quarter of a gallon or two pints, equivalent in the US to approximately 0.946 liters and in Britain to approximately 1.136 liters
- 2a container for holding or measuring a quart of liquid
Using quart: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quart" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She bought a quart of milk from the grocery store.
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The recipe calls for a quart of chicken broth.
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He drank a quart of water after his workout.
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The bartender served me a quart of beer in a glass jar.
quart Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with quart
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I need to buy some oil for my car, preferably in quart.
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After running for an hour, I was feeling a quart low and needed to drink some water.
a proverbial expression that means a pint of beer is enough for anyone
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I don't need another pint, remember what they say, a quart of ale is a dish for a king.
Origins of quart
from Old French 'quarte', from Latin 'quarta pars', meaning 'fourth part'
Summary: quart in Brief
'Quart' [kwɔːt] is a noun that refers to a unit of liquid capacity equal to a quarter of a gallon or two pints, or a container for holding or measuring a quart of liquid. It is commonly used in recipes and for measuring liquids such as milk, water, and oil. The phrase 'in quart' means in a quantity of one quart, while 'a quart low' means feeling weak or tired due to dehydration.
