What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
jar
Example
She stored the cookies in a glass jar. [jar: noun]
Example
The sound of the jar breaking startled everyone in the room. [jar: verb]
vessel
Example
The vase was a beautiful vessel for the flowers. [vessel: noun]
Example
The blood vessels in our body are responsible for carrying blood throughout the system. [vessels: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Jar is more commonly used than vessel in everyday language, especially in the context of home and kitchen settings. Vessel is more technical and formal, used in scientific or nautical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between jar and vessel?
Vessel is more formal than jar, and is often used in technical or scientific contexts. Jar is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
