mason jar

Threaded glass container

A mason jar is a glass jar with a wide mouth and a two-piece metal lid—a flat disc and a threaded band—designed for home canning and preserving food.

The airtight seal keeps contents fresh for long storage.

Mason jars have become popular for drinking glasses, craft projects, and rustic décor: She served lemonade in mason jars.

canning

lid

Removable container cover

jam · jelly · relish · chutney · salsa · compote · brine · pectin · sterilize · water-bath

aesthetic

rustic

Rural and unrefined

homestead · nostalgic · old-fashioned · antique · heirloom · collectible · retro · quaint · cozy · centerpiece

craft

DIY

Amateur home projects

painted · etched · tinted · organizer · layered · upcycled · repurposed · chandelier · sconce · planter

container

storage

Space for keeping goods

airtight · leakproof · reusable · stackable · flour · sugar · rice · beans · spices · salad

Categories
Opposites
container material and durability

mason jarpaper bag

Disposable carrying pouch

single-use plastic · plastic wrap · aluminum foil · cardboard box

food preservation method

mason jaropen container

Receptacle without a lid

aesthetic and cultural values

mason jarsingle-use plastic

Petroleum product meant for discard

takeout container · paper cup · cling wrap · aluminum foil

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G