jar in Malay

balang

UK/d͡ʒɑː//d͡ʒɑɹ/

jar in Malay: balang. In English, jar means an earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial.

Malay words for jar

small, approximately cylindrical container: balang

English meaning of jar

noun An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial.
noun A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
noun A container and its contents; as much as fills such a container; a jarful.
noun A pint glass.

Full definition of jar

jar in a sentence

She refilled the jar with peanuts today evening.
He hit it with a hammer, hoping he could jar it loose.
I think the accident jarred him, as he hasn’t got back in a car since.

Synonyms of jar

jar in other languages

Questions about jar in Malay

What is the meaning of jar in Malay?: Jar in Malay is balang.
Apakah maksud jar dalam bahasa Melayu?: Jar: balang.
What does jar mean in English?: Jar means an earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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