jar

[dʒɑː(r)]

jar Definition

• 1. a wide-mouthed cylindrical container made of glass or pottery, especially one used for storing food
• 2. to have an unpleasant or disturbing effect on someone or something
• 3. to hit or shake something with sudden force

Using jar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She filled the jar with cookies.

• Example

  The loud noise jarred my nerves.

• Example

  The earthquake jarred the entire city.

• Example

  He jarred his knee when he fell off the bike.

jar Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jar

• container
• pot
• vessel
• shock
• jolt
• shake

Idioms Using jar

• jar on the nerves

  to be irritating or annoying

  Example

  The sound of the alarm clock jars on my nerves every morning.

• jar loose

  to become dislodged or loose

  Example

  The wheel on the car jarred loose and fell off.

• jar against

  to conflict or clash with

  Example

  His actions jarred against his words.

Phrases with jar

• mason jar

  a type of jar with a two-part lid, used for preserving food

  Example

  She stored the pickles in a mason jar.

• cookie jar

  a jar used for storing cookies

  Example

  She always keeps the cookie jar full for her grandchildren.

• jar of hearts

  a metaphorical expression referring to someone who has been hurt emotionally

  Example

  The song 'Jar of Hearts' by Christina Perri is about a woman who has been hurt by a former lover.

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Summary: jar in Brief

The term 'jar' [dʒɑː(r)] refers to a cylindrical container made of glass or pottery, often used for storing food. It can also mean to have an unpleasant or disturbing effect on someone or something, or to hit or shake something with sudden force. Examples include 'She filled the jar with cookies,' and 'The loud noise jarred my nerves.' Phrases like 'mason jar' and idioms like 'jar on the nerves' extend the meaning of 'jar.'