What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
jars
Example
I need a jar of honey for the recipe. [jar: noun]
Example
She jarred the pickles for the winter. [jarred: past tense verb]
bottle
Example
I bought a bottle of wine for the party. [bottle: noun]
Example
He bottled the homemade hot sauce for sale. [bottled: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bottle is more commonly used than jar in everyday language. Bottle is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while jar is less common and refers to specific types of storage containers.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between jars and bottle?
Both jars and bottles can be used in formal and informal contexts, depending on the context and the contents they hold.
