mason jar

noun

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

Examples of mason jar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He’s got a pool behind his house and likes to sit next to it drinking tea from a mason jar. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2024 Lightly wring them out and fold them into a large mason jar. Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 17 July 2024 Put the batter in a tall cup or a mason jar for easy dog dipping. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024 After the ingredients were whisked together, the white cream was then poured into a small mason jar and popped into the fridge to thicken. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for mason jar 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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