mason jar

noun

variants often Mason jar

: a widemouthed jar used especially for home canning

Examples of mason jar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even small items like mason jars can be repurposed to hold pens and pencils or makeup brushes, the Salvation Army team says. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026

Shaken in a mason jar, the ginger-honey dressing is a light complement to the sweet fruit. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2026

Someday our pickle obsession will go the way of mason jar salads, cronuts, boutique cupcakes, and the like. — Elliott Harrell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

In its simplest form, scientists can put a chunk of soil in a mason jar, measure how much gas is released over time, then extrapolate a total figure. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

John L. Mason, †1902 American metalsmith

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mason jar

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar