mason jar

noun

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

Examples of mason jar in a Sentence

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Use canning jars to hold craft supplies, makeup brushes, or pencils, and turn mason jars into charming vases, casual drinking glasses, or vessels for cookie mixes. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025 After a few minutes, shake the mason jar and then let the mixture firm up for at least an hour. Anthea Levi, Health, 5 May 2025 Meals come in two forms: reusable glass mason jars that show off colorful layers of fresh ingredients and pretty pastel pods that pop directly into the microwave. Sarah Garone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025 Both fit into a 64-ounce mason jar (or a half-gallon). Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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