CEFR B1

jars

noun

Meaning

A container, typically cylindrical or with a wide mouth, made of glass or pottery, used for storing food or other items.

Examples

He opened a jar of pickles.
The cookies were kept in a large ceramic jar.

Synonyms: container, receptacle, vessel, pot

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jars (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dʒɑːr/

Definition

A container, typically cylindrical or with a wide mouth, made of glass or pottery, used for storing food or other items.

Examples

He opened a jar of pickles.
The cookies were kept in a large ceramic jar.

How to Use jars

jar of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the contents of the jar. — "He ate a whole jar of peanut butter."
jarred by (prepositional phrase): To be shocked or disturbed by something. — "She was jarred by the sudden noise."

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