Jar Definition & Meaning

jar
noun
  1. a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles
  2. the quantity contained in a jar; "he drank a jar of beer"
  3. a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers"
verb
  1. be incompatible; be or come into conflict; "These colors clash"
  2. move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
  3. shock physically; "Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game"
  4. affect in a disagreeable way; "This play jarred the audience"
  5. place in a cylindrical vessel; "jar the jam"

"Jar" in song lyrics

See how jar is used in real songs:

  • "Now who done put they fingers in my candy jar?"
    Aceyalone — Golden Mic
  • "Fly home, smoke the hydro out the glass jar"
    A.D.O.R. — Superfly
  • "Retina Scarred; tread in a sled of bedbugs got my dead head in a jar"
    Aesop Rock — Spare a Match

Usage tips for "jar"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "jar" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for jar to find words that pair well.

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