Pronunciation: /kwɔrt/
noun a unit of liquid measure equal to a quarter of a gallon or two pints
A1 I need a quart of milk to make pancakes.
A2 She poured a quart of water into the pot.
B1 The recipe calls for a quart of chicken broth.
B2 He bought a quart of ice cream to share with his friends.
C1 The mechanic added a quart of oil to the engine.
C2 The painter used a quart of blue paint to finish the mural.
verb none
A1 I quarted the apple before eating it.
A2 She quarted the cake and shared it with her friends.
B1 The chef quarted the chicken for the recipe.
B2 In order to make the soup, you need to quart the vegetables.
C1 The musician quarted the notes perfectly during the performance.
C2 The artist quarted the canvas before starting the painting.
adjective none
A1 I need a quart container for my paint.
A2 She poured a quart of milk into the recipe.
B1 The recipe calls for a quart of chicken broth.
B2 He bought a quart bottle of olive oil at the store.
C1 The bartender mixed a quart cocktail for the party guests.
C2 The chef used a quart measuring cup to portion out the ingredients.
adverb none
A1 She poured a quart of milk into the bowl.
A2 He added a quart of oil to the car engine.
B1 The recipe calls for a quart of water to be added next.
B2 The painter used a quart of paint to cover the entire wall.
C1 The bartender measured out a quart of liquor for the cocktail.
C2 The chef carefully measured a quart of broth for the soup recipe.
pronoun none
A1 I need a quart of milk for the recipe.
A2 She bought a quart of strawberries at the farmer's market.
B1 The recipe calls for a quart of chicken broth.
B2 He poured a quart of water into the radiator to cool the engine.
C1 The mechanic drained a quart of oil from the car's engine during the oil change.
C2 The bartender mixed a quart of margaritas for the party guests.
preposition none
A1 The quart of milk is in the fridge.
A2 She poured a quart of water into the pot.
B1 He bought a quart of strawberries at the market.
B2 The recipe calls for a quart of chicken broth.
C1 The mechanic added a quart of oil to the engine.
C2 The bartender mixed a quart of margaritas for the party.
conjunction none
A1 I like to drink a quart of milk every day.
A2 She bought a quart of strawberries and a quart of blueberries for the fruit salad.
B1 He decided to mix a quart of paint with a quart of thinner to get the right consistency.
B2 The recipe called for a quart of chicken broth, but I only had a pint.
C1 The chef insisted on using a quart of heavy cream to make the dessert extra rich.
C2 After hiking all day, they were thrilled to find a quart of cold beer waiting for them in the cooler.
interjection none
A1 Quart! I forgot to buy milk at the store.
A2 Quart! That was a close call.
B1 Quart! I can't believe I made such a silly mistake.
B2 Quart! I need to hurry up and finish this project.
C1 Quart! This situation requires immediate attention.
C2 Quart! I demand better service from this establishment.
article none
A1 I need a quart of milk to make pancakes.
A2 She bought a quart of strawberries at the market.
B1 The recipe calls for a quart of chicken broth.
B2 A quart of paint should be enough to cover the entire wall.
C1 The chef measured out a quart of flour for the bread recipe.
C2 The scientist used a quart of liquid nitrogen in the experiment.
formal The recipe calls for one quart of milk.
informal Can you grab me a quart of ice cream while you're out?
slang I chugged a whole quart of soda last night.
figurative She poured out a quart of emotions during our therapy session.
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