mason jar

noun

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

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Now that everything’s in the mason jar, seal it tight, give it a nice vigorous shake for about 15 seconds, and then give it a taste. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025 Lights, treats, live music and theater, crafts, an artisan market and a barrel train await you on the grounds that were once home to the Ball family, whose company made the famous mason jars. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2024 Measure liquid in a mason jar, screw the top on and shake well. Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Its Cold Brew Maker uses a trusty ol’ 2-quart mason jar and stainless steel filter basket to brew. Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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