1880–85, named after John L. Mason, 19th-century American who patented it in 1858
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Here, she discusses her self-talk in the mirror, the significance of her Mason jar and the giant middle finger on her closet floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Place the fine-cut chard stems in a Mason jar or other heatproof narrow container.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
There are two main canning methods: pressure canning, which requires specialized equipment, and water bath canning, which can be done with a standard stockpot and a Mason jar.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2023
And she shows up with this Mason jar.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2023
And Miss Love wouldn’t have to bring a quart Mason jar full of hot coffee down to the store for him every morning like she’d been doing.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
Pour the slices into a mason jar or glass container and mash with a fork.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
Early in the event, people began to huddle near a table decorated with wildflowers in a mason jar and a yellow legal pad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
The sauce can be made and refrigerated in a glass mason jar up to one week in advance.
From Washington Times ● May 28, 2023
Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container or mason jar.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2022
Mr. Gibbs poured iced tea into a mason jar.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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