jar
/dʒɑr/
verb
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.