Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ajar

adjective
əˈdʒɑːr
Definition
Ajar refers to something that is slightly open, especially a door or window.
Examples
  • The door was left ajar, inviting a soft breeze into the room.
  • She peered through the ajar window to see what was happening outside.
  • He gently pushed the ajar door and entered the quiet room.
Meaning
When a door or window is ajar, it is not completely closed, allowing a small opening.
Synonyms
  • partially open
  • cracked
  • half-open