mason jar

noun

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

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The set includes six 20-ounce tumbler mugs that feature an embossed design reminiscent of the classic, vintage mason jar style but with a modernized twist. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 June 2025 This model has some sleek upgrades to the old-fashioned mason jar—the innovative flip-top lid with handle has an airtight silicone seal that keeps leaks and spills at bay. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 21 May 2025 In a mason jar or bowl, combine gochujang, orange zest and juice, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and olive oil. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025 Dry them on paper towels and then go ahead and put them in your plastic storage container or mason jar. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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