Quart: meaning, definitions and examples

Used primarily in measurement systems, especially for liquids. Common in cooking and in some regions, specifically the US.

• I need a quart of milk for this recipe.
• The car's oil level is down by a quart.

Commonly used to describe sequence or order, particularly in positions, rankings, and dates.

• She finished in fourth place.
• The event is scheduled for the fourth of July.

Used in financial contexts to refer to a three-month period, or in measurement contexts to describe one-fourth of something. Also used in sports and to describe parts of cities.

• The company’s revenue increased in the last quarter.
• I need a quarter cup of sugar for the cake.
• We'll meet at the historic quarter of the city.

Used mainly in American English, a quart is a unit of liquid capacity equal to a quarter of a gallon, or roughly 0.946 liters.

• Can you buy me a quart of milk from the store?
• The recipe calls for a quart of chicken broth.

Specifically refers to a musical group of four people or a composition written for such a group.

• The string quartet performed Beethoven's Opus 18 with great precision.
• Our church has a vocal quartet that sings at every Sunday service.

Often refers to a group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together. It can also refer to a coordinated outfit or a set of items that go well together.

• The string ensemble played beautifully at the concert.
• She wore a matching ensemble of a hat, coat, and gloves.

Same as the first entry for 'quart', referring to the specific measurement. This appears to be a repetition.

• They sell juice by the quart at that store.
• A quart of ice cream is not enough for the party.

A general term for any object used to hold or store items, not limited to liquids. It can be made from various materials such as plastic, metal, or glass.

• Store the leftovers in a container.
• She uses a container to organize her desk supplies.

This term is often used in more formal or technical contexts to describe a hollow container used to hold liquids or gases. It can also refer to ships or larger boat-like structures.

• The scientist carefully poured the solution into the vessel.
• The old vessel was docked at the harbor.