mason jar

noun

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

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Transfer to a mason jar and refrigerate for up to two weeks. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026 KitchenAid immersion blenders fit neatly in mason jars to mix creamy and delicious smoothies every time. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Stand them upright in a 2-cup glass measuring cup, a wide-mouth mason jar, or a bowl with water covering the tips. Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026 Residents say the suspect started throwing mason jars full of black liquid at officers. Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 30 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 2026.

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