Associations to the word «Quart»

Wiktionary

QUART, noun. A unit of liquid capacity equal to two pints; one-fourth (quarter) of a gallon. Equivalent to 1.136 liters in the UK and 0.946 liter (liquid quart) or 1.101 liters (dry quart) in the U.S.
QUART, noun. (cards) Four successive cards of the same suit.
QUART, noun. (obsolete) A fourth; a quarter; hence, a region of the earth.

Dictionary definition

QUART, noun. A United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon.
QUART, noun. A British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 pints or 1.136 liters.
QUART, noun. A United States dry unit equal to 2 pints or 67.2 cubic inches.

Wise words

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