English · Word Candidate

jar

/d͡ʒɑː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: jars · jarring

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial.

Noun

Examples

She refilled the jar with peanuts today evening.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.

Noun

Examples

The Leyden jar is charged, like the condenser of Œpinus and the fulminating square, by making one of the armatures communicate with the earth and the other with the electric source.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To preserve (food) in a jar.

Verb

Examples

It's important to consider the safety of jarring food. Eating food that has been spoiled because it wasn't jarred properly correctly can result in the disease botulism.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A clashing or discordant set of sounds, particularly with a quivering or vibrating quality.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “jar” mean?

An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial.

Is “jar” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.