mason jar

noun

often capitalized M
: a widemouthed jar used especially for home canning

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Trim the bottom of the stem, then place it in a tall glass of water or mason jar partially-filled with water. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024 One of them occurred on Oct. 1 and involved $20 in cash being stolen from the church, while another on Oct. 6 resulted in a pastor's office being ransacked and a mason jar full of change being taken, according to the arrest report. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 These are such a cute spin on the classic clear mason jar and are a great size for prepping single servings! Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024 Chia Pudding Mix one tablespoon of chia seeds with any milk in a mason jar and refrigerate overnight for a delicious breakfast the following day. Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mason jar 

Word History

Etymology

John L. Mason, †1902 American metalsmith

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mason jar was in 1888

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“Mason jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mason%20jar. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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