1. a wide-mouthed container, typically cylindrical and made of glass or pottery

1. to shake or vibrate with a sudden shock
2. to have a harsh or unpleasant effect

Examples

• She stored cookies in a glass jar.
• The mason jar was filled with homemade jam.
• The earthquake jarred the entire building.
• The sudden stop jarred all the passengers.
• His rude comment jarred with the friendly atmosphere.
• The bright colors jar against each other.
• Please don’t jar the table while I’m writing.