Pronunciation

/dʒɑːr/

Definitions

Noun (n)

1. A large, wide-mouthed container typically made of glass or pottery, often with a lid, used for storing food or other items: "She keeps her homemade jam in a big glass jar."
2. The contents of such a container: "A jar of pickles."
3. A sudden jolt or shock: "The car hit a pothole, causing a jar to my spine."
4. A container for holding cosmetics or toiletries: "She unscrewed the lid of her face cream jar."
5. Slang: An awkward or difficult situation: "He found himself in a bit of a financial jar after losing his job."

Verb (v)

1. To cause to move suddenly and roughly: "The door slammed shut, jarring the pictures on the wall."
2. To disturb or upset emotionally: "The news jarred her peace of mind."
3. To store or preserve in a jar: “I’ll jar these tomatoes for winter use.”

Phrases

• “A jar of something”: Refers to storing an item in a jar, e.g., “a jar of honey.”
• “Out of jar”: To be out of place or uncomfortable; not functioning smoothly, e.g., “His behavior seems a bit out of jar today.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I dropped the jar and shattered it on the kitchen floor.”
• Verb: “The loud noise jarred me awake from my sleep.”

Synonyms

• Container
• Pot
• Bottle
• Canister
• Jolt (for the verb meaning)
• Upset (for the emotional disturbance meaning)