jar
1a broad-mouthed container, usually cylindrical and of glass or earthenware: a cookie jar.
the quantity such a container can or does hold.
Origin of jar
1Other words from jar
- jarless, adjective
Other definitions for jar (2 of 3)
to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.: The sound of the alarm jarred.
to produce a harsh, grating sound; sound discordantly.
to vibrate audibly; rattle: The window jarred in the frame.
to vibrate or shake.
to conflict, clash, or disagree.
to cause to rattle or shake.
to have a sudden and unpleasant effect upon (the feelings, nerves, etc.): The burglary violently jarred their sense of security.
to cause to sound harshly or discordantly.
a jolt or shake; a vibrating movement, as from concussion.
a sudden unpleasant effect upon the mind or feelings; shock.
a harsh, grating sound.
a discordant sound or combination of sounds.
a quarrel or disagreement, especially a minor one.
Origin of jar
2Other words from jar
- un·jarred, adjective
How to use jar in a sentence
It was unjarred by the pitching of the fiercer rapids which the bateau presently encountered.
The Backwoodsmen | Charles G. D. RobertsHer nerves, health, and temper were of the best brand; horrors left her unjarred and merely helpful.
Non-combatants and Others | Rose MacaulayHe drew on his mittens proudly, unjarred by remembrance of how his good resolution had come to grief.
The Magnetic North | Elizabeth Robins (C. E. Raimond)"The boy was very sick," said he calmly, unjarred by the dreadful ordeal which he had just passed through.
Hoof and Claw | Charles G. D. RobertsHe is earnest and unjarred when he writes that this stone weighs 200 pounds.
The Book of the Damned | Charles Fort
British Dictionary definitions for jar (1 of 3)
/ (dʒɑː) /
a wide-mouthed container that is usually cylindrical, made of glass or earthenware, and without handles
Also: jarful the contents or quantity contained in a jar
British informal a glass of alcoholic drink, esp beer: to have a jar with someone
obsolete a measure of electrical capacitance
Origin of jar
1British Dictionary definitions for jar (2 of 3)
/ (dʒɑː) /
to vibrate or cause to vibrate
to make or cause to make a harsh discordant sound
(often foll by on) to have a disturbing or painful effect (on the nerves, mind, etc)
(intr) to disagree; clash
a jolt or shock
a harsh discordant sound
Origin of jar
2Derived forms of jar
- jarring, adjective
- jarringly, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for jar (3 of 3)
/ (dʒɑː) /
on a jar or on the jar (of a door) slightly open; ajar
Origin of jar
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