jars
noun · verb
Form of jar , plural of jar.
Simple meaning
An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
jahrzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdʒɑɹz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of jaroriginally
An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial.
plural of jar
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
plural of jar
A container and its contents; as much as fills such a container; a jarful.
plural of jar
A clashing or discordant set of sounds, particularly with a quivering or vibrating quality.
verb
third-person singular of jar
To preserve (food) in a jar.
third-person singular of jar
To knock, shake, or strike sharply, especially causing a quivering or vibrating movement.
third-person singular of jar
Shock physically
third-person singular of jar
To shock or surprise.
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This meaning: (originally) An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial.
Used this way, jars is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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