quart

/kwɑrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of capacity in the US customary and British imperial systems, equal to one-quarter of a gallon.

“She bought a quart of milk at the grocery store.”

2. noun

A unit of capacity in brewing, equal to half a US gallon or two liters.

“The recipe required a quart of water to brew the perfect tea.”

3. verb

To divide or measure something into four equal parts.

“The teacher quarted the class into four groups to work on the project.”

Synonyms

  • gallon
  • half-gallon
  • pint

Antonyms

  • gallon
  • half-gallon