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Mason Jar

Definition

A mason jar is a glass container with a screw-on metal lid, typically used for preserving food through canning or storing various items.

Senses

Sense 1:

(Noun) A container used for canning or preserving food.

Example sentence: I filled the mason jar with homemade strawberry jam.

Sense 2:

(Noun) A glass jar used for storing various items or for decorative purposes.

Example sentence: I bought a set of colorful mason jars to display flowers in my room.

Usages

Usage 1:

(Popular) Mason jars are commonly used in the process of canning fruits and vegetables to preserve them for future consumption.

Example sentence: My grandmother taught me how to properly use mason jars for canning tomatoes.

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Usage 2:

(Local) Mason jars are often repurposed as drinking glasses in certain regions, enhancing the rustic aesthetic.

Example sentence: In the southern states, it is common to enjoy sweet tea served in mason jars.

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