1
: a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₄ gallon or ¹/₃₂ bushel see Weights and Measures Table
2
: a vessel or measure having a capacity of one quart
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Use a proper stand: Ensure your tree stand holds enough water (at least one quart per inch of trunk diameter) and is stable.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
The only issue there is that any moisture trapped in the bag in the morning (the human body produces about a quart of water each night), will remain trapped inside a dry bag.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 27 Sep. 2024
The KitchenAid Artisan mini 3.5 quart stand mixer is as powerful as the larger version, but comes in a more compact design, perfect to save space in your kitchen.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
LendingTree found that a quart of Starbucks pumpkin spice Cold Brew coffee concentrate, sold at Target, cost $11.49, the same price as the pumpkin-free alternative.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
The only issue there is that any moisture trapped in the bag in the morning (the human body produces about a quart of water each night), will remain trapped inside a dry bag.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 27 Sep. 2024
The KitchenAid Artisan mini 3.5 quart stand mixer is as powerful as the larger version, but comes in a more compact design, perfect to save space in your kitchen.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
LendingTree found that a quart of Starbucks pumpkin spice Cold Brew coffee concentrate, sold at Target, cost $11.49, the same price as the pumpkin-free alternative.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Quart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quart. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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quart
noun1
: a British unit of liquid or dry capacity equal to ¹/₄ gallon or 69.355 cubic inches or 1.136 liters
2
: a United States unit of liquid capacity equal to ¹/₄ gallon or 57.75 cubic inches or 0.946 liters
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