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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Add a small amount to a mason jar, rinse and drain them, and then repeat that rinse twice a day. Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026 Mason Jar Hanging Gardens Old mason jars are another versatile starting point for a garden project. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 Tucked away in a corner, Shunammite (Rowan Blanchard) produces a mason jar of homemade herbal tea — a recipe from her cousin — and begrudgingly shares it with Hulda (Isolde Ardies). Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 Dry them on paper towels and then go ahead and put them in your plastic storage container or mason jar. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026 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 10 May. 2026.

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