Quart: meaning, definitions and examples

🥛

Add to dictionary

quart

[ kwɔːt ]

^{Context #1}

measurement

A unit of volume equal to a quarter of a gallon or two pints.

Synonyms

fourth, quarter

Examples of usage

Add one quart of milk to the recipe.
The recipe calls for two quarts of water.

^{Context #2}

music

A musical composition or group of four performers.

Synonyms

ensemble, quartet

Examples of usage

They played a quart for the audience.
The quart performed a beautiful piece.

^{Context #3}

container

A container for liquids, usually holding a specific quantity of liquid.

Synonyms

container, vessel

Examples of usage

The bartender poured a quart of beer into the glass.
She bought a quart of ice cream for the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "quart" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quarto

🇮🇳 चौथाई

🇩🇪 Quart

🇮🇩 kuart

🇺🇦 чверть

🇵🇱 kwart

🇯🇵 クォート

🇫🇷 quart

🇪🇸 cuarto

🇹🇷 kıvart

🇰🇷 쿼트

🇸🇦 رُبع

🇨🇿 kvarta

🇸🇰 kvarta

🇨🇳 夸脱

🇸🇮 četrtina

🇮🇸 fjórðungur

🇰🇿 ширек

🇬🇪 კვარტალი

🇦🇿 kvart

🇲🇽 cuarto

Word origin

The word 'quart' originated from the Old French word 'quarte', which means fourth part. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a unit of volume. The term 'quart' has its roots in the Latin word 'quartus', meaning fourth. Over time, the word has evolved to represent not only a measurement but also a musical composition or a container for liquids.