English

jar

dʒɑr, dʒɑːr, dʒɐː, dʒɑɹ, dʒɑː
Meaning: a glass or clay container with a wide opening
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: dʒɑːr, dʒɐː, dʒɑɹ, dʒɑː

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Example sentences

I bought a jar of pickles at the grocery store.
I bought a jar of pickles at the grocery store.
Put the lid on the jar.
Put the lid on the jar.
Please turn the jar upside down before you shake it.
Please turn the jar upside down before you shake it.
She dropped a nickel into the jar.
She dropped a nickel into the jar.
I found a jar of honey in the kitchen pantry.
I found a jar of honey in the kitchen pantry.

Usage Notes

Refers to a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, used for storing food like jam, honey, or pickles.

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