mason jar

noun

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

Examples of mason jar in a Sentence

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The popular single-serving dessert consists of layers of cake and frosting in a cup or small mason jar, topped with a thick layer of nonpareil sprinkles, or dots. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 Stop by the shop counter to purchase a mason jar and grab a pair of scissors, then head outside to collect as many stems as will fit in the vessel. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026 Place 1 red onion, thinly sliced, in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid; pour vinegar mixture over. Oliver Strand, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026 Fresh lemonade and iced tea ladled into mason jars served with red-and-white-striped straws. Literary Hub, 20 May 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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