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Meaning of the word jam in English

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jam

US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
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Noun

1.

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:
preserveconserve
2.

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:
blockagecongestiongridlocksnarl-up

Verb

1.

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:
crampackstuffsqueeze
2.

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:
improvisefreestyle
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traffic jamjam session