English dictionary
jar
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a cylindrical vessel, typically used for storing food
noun
- a sudden jarring impact
noun
- the quantity contained in a jar
verb
- place in a cylindrical vessel
verb
- affect in a disagreeable way
verb
- move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
verb
- shock physically
verb
- be incompatible; be or come into conflict
Example sentences
the door closed with a jolt
all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers
he drank a jar of beer
jar the jam
This play jarred the audience
Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game
These colors clash