Quart ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Quart ( noun )

1. A unit of capacity equal to one fourth of a gallon (approximately 0.946 liter).
2. A unit of volume equal to two pints (approximately 0.946 liter).

Origin:

From middle english quarte, from old french quarte, from latin quartus, fourth.

Examples:

1. The recipe calls for two quarts of milk.
2. He bought a quart of ice cream.
3. A quart is roughly equivalent to a liter.
4. The jug held a quart of water.
5. The engine oil comes in quarts and gallons.

(As a verb)

Quart ( verb )

To divide into four equal parts.

Origin:

From middle english quarten, from old french quartir, from latin quartus, fourth.

Examples:

1. She quartered the orange.
2. He quartered the apple.
3. The steak was quartered before it was cooked.
4. The cake was quartered before it was served.
5. The pizza was quartered before it was eaten.