Definition of jam - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodsweet spread made from fruit and sugar
- I love strawberry jam on my toast.
2.
trafficblockage or congestion of movement
- The traffic jam made us late for the meeting..
3.
- He found himself in a financial jam.
4.
- The band had a jam in the garage.
5.
creativityUS event for brainstorming and collaborationUS
- The hackathon was a great jam for developers.
6.
- Cooking is really my jam.
7.
- He made an impressive jam during the game.
8.
technologyTECH. deliberate disruption of electronic signalsTECH.
- The military used a jam to block communications.
9.
climbingTECH. maneuver in climbing involving wedgingTECH.
- He used a hand jam to secure his position.
10.
roller derbyTECH. US play in roller derby where points are scoredTECH. US
- She scored during the last jam.
Verb
1.
- He jammed his clothes into the suitcase.
2.
blockagetr. block or congest, preventing movementtr.
- Protesters jammed the city streets during the rally..
3.
- The band loves to jam on weekends.
4.
injurytr. US injure a finger or toe by compressiontr. US
- She jammed her finger in the door.
5.
technologytr. TECH. block a radio or radar signaltr. TECH.
- They used technology to jam enemy communications.
Images of jam
sweet spread made from fruit and sugar
Expressions with jam
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block something
The stalled truck jammed up traffic for hours.
play music enthusiastically and freely
The band loves to jam out during rehearsals.
difficult or troublesome situation
We found ourselves in a real jam when the car broke down.
promised benefits that never arrive
Politicians often offer jam tomorrow during campaigns.
press the brakes suddenly and forcefully
He had to jam on the brakes to avoid hitting the deer.
become involved in a difficult or troublesome situation
If you get into a jam, call me for help.
in a difficult situation needing help
She was in a jam and needed someone to bail her out.
easy money earned with little effort
The job was money for jam, requiring almost no work.
glass container used for storing jam
She filled the jam jar with homemade strawberry jam..
dessert with jam rolled inside
She served a delicious jam roll for dessert.
sandwich with jam filling
I packed a jam sandwich for lunch.
open pastry filled with sweet fruit jam
I baked a delicious jam tart for dessert.
malfunction when paper gets stuck in a printer
The printer stopped working due to a paper jam.
sandwich made with peanut butter and sweet fruit spread
I had a peanut butter and jam for lunch.
sweet spread made from strawberries and sugar
I love strawberry jam on my toast.
situation where vehicles are blocked or moving very slowly
The traffic jam on the highway lasted for hours..
informal gathering where musicians perform without rehearsal, making it up together
They stayed after the gig for a jam session.
fill a space very tightly with people or things
They jam-pack the car with luggage.
doughnut filled with jam and topped with sugar
I bought a jam doughnut for breakfast.
sticky matter between toes
He cleaned the toe jam after a long day.
event to create games in a short time
The team participated in a 48-hour game jam.
band known for live improvisation
The jam band played a 20-minute version of their song.
sweet pastry with fruit jam inside flaky dough
I bought a jam puff from the bakery.
situation where things are stuck or not moving
The traffic jam-up caused a delay in our commute.
Origin of jam
English, jam (to press tightly)
Terms with jam included in their meaning
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road jam
congestion caused by cars
food
sandwich made with peanut spread and fruit jam
desserts
small pastry filled with pineapple jam
layered dessert
cake consisting of multiple layers with cream or jam between them
transportation
traffic jam or congestion
food
cylindrical sponge cake with jam or cream filling
breakfast spread
citrus jam with sugar, often including rind pieces
food
yogurt mixed with sweetened blueberries or blueberry jam
transportation
complete traffic jam where no movement is possible
sweet pastry
taiwanese pastry with pineapple jam filling
traffic
slow-moving traffic jam
tool
jam into place to hold firmly
road jam
congestion caused by cars
cuisine
British meal of tea with scones, clotted cream, and jam
transportation
cause a traffic jam or congestion
transportation
traffic jam causing significant delay
British dessert
British cake with jam and cream filling
food
tart with pastry, jam, and almond filling
desserts
rich chocolate cake with apricot jam
produce
small tart purple fruit from a plum-like tree used for jam
food
light cake rolled with jam or cream filling
wild plant
North American tree with small berries often made into jelly or jam
food
horn-shaped pastry filled with fruit or jam
food ingredient
reddish sour fruit used for jam and cooking
Examples of jam in a sentence
The bakery sells homemade raspberry jam. We were stuck in a jam for hours. A jam on the highway caused major delays. Without a map, we were in a real jam. Call support if the software leaves you in a jam. They organized a jam to explore new sounds.
Every Friday night, there's a jam at the local club. The music jam brought together talented artists. We organized a jam to generate new ideas. Jazz music is definitely his jam. Gardening is not really her jam. The crowd cheered after his powerful jam. His jam was the highlight of the match. The signal jam affected the entire area. They set up a jam to secure the operation. She executed a perfect foot jam on the climb. A solid jam can make all the difference in a climb. The team prepared strategies for the upcoming jam. During the jam, she quickly maneuvered past her opponents. She jammed the books into her backpack. They jammed the door shut with a chair. Cars jammed the highway after the accident. Fans jammed the entrance to the concert hall. They decided to jam after the concert ended. Musicians from different bands would often jam together. He jammed his toe while moving the furniture. I accidentally jammed my finger during basketball practice. The military attempted to jam the radar signals. Hackers tried to jam the satellite transmissions.
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- French:confiture, entasser, ...
- German:Marmelade, stopfen, ...
- Italian:marmellata, infilare, ...
- Spanish:mermelada, meter, ...
- Portuguese:compota, enfiar, ...
- Chinese:果酱, 塞进, ...
- Japanese:ジャム, 押し込む, ...
- Arabic:مربى, حَشَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:רִיבָה, לִדְחוֹס, ...
- Russian:варенье, впихивать, ...
- Ukrainian:варення, запихати, ...
- Hindi:जैम, ठूंसना, ...
Definition of JAM - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
- Many families are JAM and need help.
- JAM individuals often struggle with unexpected expenses.
- The government is focusing on policies to support JAM citizens.
Origin of JAM
English jam (to press) + jam (fruit preserve)
View all translations of JAM
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- French:tout juste à flot, ...
- German:Menschen mit knapp ausreichendem Einkommen, ...
- Italian:Al Limite, ...
- Spanish:apenas llegan a fin de mes, ...
- Portuguese:gerir com dificuldade, ...
- Chinese:勉强维持生计, ...
- Japanese:生活がぎりぎりの状態, ...
- Arabic:يَعِيش بِالكَاد, ...
- Hebrew:מִסְתַּדְּרִים בְּקוֹשִׁי, ...
- Russian:едва сводить концы с концами, ...
- Ukrainian:ледве зводити кінці з кінцями, ...
- Hindi:बस गुज़ारा कर पाने की स्थिति, ...
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