Meaning of the word jam in English

What does jam mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

jam

US /dʒæm/

UK /dʒæm/

a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar, often used on bread or toast

Example:

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She made homemade strawberry jam.

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I like toast with butter and jam for breakfast.

Synonym:

preserve conserve

a situation in which a large number of vehicles are unable to move or move very slowly

Example:

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We were stuck in a huge traffic jam for hours.

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There was a paper jam in the printer.

Synonym:

blockage congestion gridlock snarl-up

to squeeze or pack tightly into a space

Example:

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They managed to jam all their luggage into the small car.

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People were jammed into the subway car during rush hour.

Synonym:

cram pack stuff squeeze

to play music informally with other musicians, especially improvising

Example:

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The musicians decided to jam together after the concert.

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They often jam in the garage on weekends.

Synonym:

improvise freestyle