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 Pour mixture into mason jar full of vegetables cover and seal. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024 Carefully transfer still-warm bacon fat to a mason jar, top with the lid, then store it in the refrigerator for up to three months. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 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 29 May. 2024.

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