jar
noun
a broad-mouthed container, usually cylindrical and of glass or earthenware.
jars
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present tense formof jar (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Archaeologists have found pieces of Greek pottery, as well as rooms and large jars for storing goods from the harbour, discoveries that Karam said showed the ancient city's "lively commercial activity".
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
The attention to detail is extraordinary, from the half full jars of jam on the kitchen surfaces to the takeaway menus and personal trainer ads on the side of the fridge.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Wearing disposable gloves, he used aluminum foil to collect the meteorite fragments and placed them in glass jars.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
Before long, his concoction was such a hit that guests were begging for jars to take home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
But Doc had taken all of her rootwork possessions: her potions, her perfumes, and all of her jars and baskets.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
