Definitions for mason jar
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1. Mason jarnoun

   a glass jar with an air-tight screw top; used in home canning

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1. Mason jarnoun

   A Mason-brand glass jar with a screw top, often used for preserving food.

2. Etymology: After (1832-1902).

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1. Mason jar

   A Mason jar, also known as a canning jar or fruit jar, is a glass jar used in home canning to preserve food. It was named after American tinsmith John Landis Mason, who patented it in 1858. The jar's mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring or "band". The band, when screwed down, presses a separate stamped steel disc-shaped lid against the jar's rim.Mason lost his patent for the jars and numerous other companies started manufacturing similar jars. Over the years, the brand name Mason became the genericized trademark for that style of glass home canning jar, and the word "Mason" can be seen on many Ball and Kerr brand jars. The style of jar is occasionally referred to by common brand names such as Ball jar (in the eastern US) or Kerr jar (in the western US) even if the individual jar isn't that brand.In early 20th century America, Mason jars became useful to those who lived in areas with short growing seasons. The jars became an essential part of farming culture, while being used at fairs to display jams and pickles for judging and awards. This was a reflection of the labour that went into making the jams. The jams, pickles, and sauces would be given and exchanged as gifts during the holidays as a canned preserved good was of much value. The peak use of Mason jars came during World War II, when the U.S. government rationed food encouraging the public to grow their own. As migration to cities occurred, along with rise of the refrigerators, more efficient transport of goods made fruit and vegetables available year round emphasizing less need for food preservation. Contemporary industrial preservation transitioned to the use of plastics like bakelite and nylon and billions of containers were produced instead.In the early to mid 2010s a revival of the Mason Jar occurred from a mix of the rise of thrifting and adoption by hipsters. Used as a novelty by major corporations like 7-Eleven to advertise new drinks, for greenwashing being branded as zero waste consumer lifestyle, or as a trendy presentation for dessert. In a search for authenticity, commodification of Mason jars occurred leading to irony. As drinking out of canning gear highlighted overconsumption and lack of scarcity, the opposite of the designed intention of the jars. Its utility has been praised for use as a variety of household functional and decorative purposes; such as an oil lantern, soap dispenser, speaker or vase.On August 15, 2017, the Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed National Mason Jar Day to be observed annually as a National Holiday on November 30th, beginning in 2017.

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1. mason jar

   A mason jar is a molded glass jar used in home canning to preserve food. It has a screw top lid with a rubber seal to create an airtight seal necessary for safe preservation. They are typically transparent and re-usable, and available in several sizes. These jars are often used for storing and preserving foods such as fruits, vegetables, sauces, syrups, and soups but can also be used for other purposes such as storage for crafts, candles, and complements for decorations.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mason jar in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of mason jar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of mason jar in a Sentence

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   Recycling should really be viewed as a last resort rather than the first line of defense, we need to be recycling less, not more. The zero-waste community is going above and beyond recycling by addressing the source of the problem: humans are producing far too much waste. Blogger Kathryn Kellogg has stored the bulk of her waste in a mason jar for the past two years. (Instagram Photo/going.zero.waste) According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans generate more than 250 million tons of trash while only recycling about 1.51 pounds of the approximately 4.5 pounds of waste each person creates daily. Zero waste does not mean producing no waste at all; it simply means sending nothing to a landfill, said Kellogg. While the philosophy of zero waste does include recycling, it embodies a whole-system approach to the vast amount of resources consumed and waste left behind. According to the Grassroots Recycling Network, the movement’s goal is to maximize recycling while minimizing waste and reducing consumption.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Wikipedia
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