jar

/dʒɑr/
verb
  1. To cause a sudden, unpleasant shock or vibration.
    • The loud bang jarred everyone in the room.
    • The pothole jarred my teeth as the car hit it.
    • His harsh words jarred her nerves.
  2. To have a harsh or unpleasant effect on the senses or feelings; to clash or be out of harmony.
    • The modern sculpture jarred against the old building's style.
    • The bright orange curtains jar with the blue walls.
    • His rude comment jarred with the friendly atmosphere.
noun
  1. A wide-mouthed container, typically made of glass or pottery, used for storing food, liquids, or other items.
    • He keeps his spare change in a large glass jar on his desk.
    • The pickles were packed tightly into a ceramic jar.
    • She opened a jar of strawberry jam for breakfast.
  2. The amount that a jar can hold.
    • She bought two jars of olives for the party.
    • Add one jar of tomato sauce to the pot.
    • The recipe calls for a jar of honey.
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