quart

IPA/kwɔːt/
KK[kwˈɔrt]IPA/kwɔːrt/

quart — noun

  • quartsingular
  • quartsplural

1. A quart is a standard unit used to measure the volume of liquids. In the United

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Definition

A quart is a standard unit used to measure the volume of liquids. In the United States, one quart is roughly 0.95 litres (32 fluid ounces). In the United Kingdom, a quart is about 1.14 litres.

Example

Reuben poured a quart of milk into the large mixing bowl.

a quart of [liquid] in cooking contexts

The recipe called for a quart of chicken broth, not water.

Common collocations
  • a quart of milk
  • a quart of oil
  • a quart of water
  • a quart of broth
  • half a quart
  • per quart
  • quart-sized
Synonyms
  • litre

    metric equivalent; used in most countries outside the US and UK for cooking and science

  • pint

    smaller unit; 1 quart = 2 pints in both US and UK systems

Usage Note

The exact volume of a quart differs between the US customary system (0.95 L) and the British imperial system (1.14 L). In everyday use, American recipes assume the US quart, while British recipes use the imperial quart. A quart equals 2 pints or a quarter of a gallon.

Common Mistakes

Add one quart of water' (when the recipe means a gallon).
Add one gallon of water.
A gallon holds 4 quarts, so confusing the two changes the quantity by four times.
The sauce needs two quarts of cream' (when the cook means 2 pints).
The sauce needs two pints of cream.
A quart is twice the size of a pint.
Idioms

put a quart into a pint pot

idiom

To try to fit something into a container or space that is too small for it.

Maya tried to put a quart into a pint pot by cramming all her clothes into one small suitcase.

Is it possible to put a quart into a pint pot when you have only a tiny room for your workshop?