Meaning of the word "traffic jam" in English

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traffic jam

US /ˈtræf.ɪk ˌdʒæm/
UK /ˈtræf.ɪk ˌdʒæm/
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Noun

1.

a long line of vehicles on a road that cannot move or can only move very slowly

Example:
I was stuck in a huge traffic jam for an hour.
The accident caused a massive traffic jam on the highway.
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