Synonyms for

Jar

Verb / dʒɑ:r / Another word for jar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a cylindrical container with a wide mouth and a lid, typically made of glass or pottery, used for storing food, jam, or pickles

Synonyms & similar words

jolt bumparound shakeup jounce collide jarful shock clash container vessel pot urn bottle canister flask jug crock bin repository receptacle case box carton package crate chest trunk cabinet

Synonyms by register

Formal

disrupt disturb agitate upset

Informal

rattle shake up fluster unsettle

Literary

perturb disquiet

Antonyms

calm peace quiet stillness tranquility serenity

Common collocations

  • jar of pickles
  • jar of jam
  • glass jar
  • empty jar
  • jar lid
  • jar opener
  • jarred nerves
  • jar the senses

Word family

noun jar
verb jar

Usage note

As a verb, 'jar' often implies a sudden, unpleasant shock or disturbance, especially to the nerves or senses. It can also mean to clash or be incongruous.

Example sentences

  1. I dropped the jar and it shattered into a million pieces.
  2. My mom uses a jar to store her homemade salsa.
  3. The jar of pickles was too difficult to open.
  4. I found a jar of coins buried in the backyard.
  5. I love to decorate jars and use them as candle holders.

Quotes

  • A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.
  • In the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.
  • I am a jar of fireflies that has burnt out its last flicker in reality.

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