dʒæm

Definitions

1. noun

A sweet spread made from fruit, especially one that is crushed or pureed

“She put jam on her toast for breakfast.”

2. verb

To block or obstruct something, especially a passage or a machine

“The key jammed in the lock, and I couldn’t get in.”

3. verb

To cause something to stick or become stuck, especially through pressure or friction

“The snow jammed the gears of the machine.”

4. verb

To occupy or fill something completely, especially a road or a space

“The traffic jammed the highway for hours.”

5. noun

A situation in which a large number of people or vehicles are stuck in a traffic congestion

“The evening rush hour is the worst time for a traffic jam.”