mason jar

noun

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

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Ward's Berry Farm typically offers mason jars to collect the flowers in, with last year's prices at $15 per jar for daffodils and varying for tulips, depending on field conditions. Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026 There was also a mason jar with a cleaning agent inside, a broom, a mop and disposable wipes in an empty garbage bin — all appearing to be used recently to clean, the warrant read. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 Fill a sealable jar, such as a mason jar, with leftover peels about halfway, and then fill with undiluted white vinegar. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026 Transfer to a mason jar and refrigerate for up to two weeks. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 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 20 Apr. 2026.

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