mason jar

noun

variants often Mason jar
: a widemouthed jar used especially for home canning

Examples of mason jar in a Sentence

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Fill a glass, like a mason jar, with water and place your unwashed cilantro in it. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026 After a few minutes, shake the mason jar and then let the mixture firm up for at least an hour. Anthea Levi, Health, 16 Jan. 2026 Kits include tequila, house margarita mix, lime juice, salt and mason jars. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025 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, 27 Nov. 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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