Mason jar

Summary

Mason jar ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,804 views/month).^[1]

Key Facts

• John Landis Mason is named after Mason jar^[2].
• Mason jar is made of glass^[3].
• Mason jar is made of elastomer^[4].
• Mason jar is made of metal^[5].
• Mason jar is a type of jar^[6].
• Mason jar is used for home canning^[7].
• Mason jar's Commons category is recorded as Mason jars^[8].
• Mason jar comprises lid^[9].
• Mason jar comprises gasket^[10].
• Mason jar comprises screw thread^[11].
• Mason jar's different from is recorded as growth ring^[12].

Body

Definition and Type

Mason jar is a type of jar^[6].

Origins

John Landis Mason is named after Mason jar^[2].

Use and Application

Mason jar is used for home canning^[7]. Components include lid^[9]; gasket^[10], a product category^[13]; and screw thread^[11].

Why It Matters

Mason jar ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,804 views/month).^[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[14] It is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[15]