Jar Definition & Meaning
jar
- noun
- a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles
- the quantity contained in a jar; "he drank a jar of beer"
- a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers"
- verb
- be incompatible; be or come into conflict; "These colors clash"
- move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
- shock physically; "Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game"
- affect in a disagreeable way; "This play jarred the audience"
- place in a cylindrical vessel; "jar the jam"
"Jar" in song lyrics
See how jar is used in real songs:
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"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
Words that rhyme with jar
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.