Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jam-jar
noun
/dʒæm dʒɑːr/
Definition
A jar used for storing preserves, especially fruit preserves like jams and jellies.
Examples
- She opened a jam-jar to spread the delicious strawberry jam on her toast.
- After the picnic, we packed all the leftovers in jam-jars for later.
- The old jam-jars in the cupboard are perfect for storing dry goods.
Meaning
Jam-jar refers to a glass container, typically with a wide mouth and a screw-top lid, used for the storage and preservation of homemade or store-bought jams.
Synonyms
- preserve jar
- glass jar
- storage jar
