jams

[dʒæmz]

jams Definition

• 1. a sweet spread or preserve made from fruit and sugar boiled to a thick consistency
• 2. a difficult situation or condition, especially one that prevents movement or progress
• 3. to fill a space or time with something in a way that prevents movement or progress

Using jams: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jams" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I love to eat toast with jams for breakfast.

• Example

  The traffic jam on the highway caused me to be late for work.

• Example

  The printer jammed and I had to clear the paper before continuing.

• Example

  His schedule is jam-packed with meetings all day.

jams Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jams

• preserves
• jellies
• marmalades
• obstructions
• blockages
• stoppages

Antonyms for jams

• openings
• clearings
• passages

Phrases with jams

• jam session

  an informal gathering of musicians improvising together, often playing jazz or blues

  Example

  The local bar hosts a weekly jam session for musicians to come and play together.

• jam on the brakes

  to suddenly apply the brakes of a vehicle

  Example

  He had to jam on the brakes to avoid hitting the car in front of him.

• jam tomorrow

  a promise of something good or desirable in the future that never materializes

  Example

  The company promised us a bonus, but it turned out to be just jam tomorrow.

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Summary: jams in Brief

The term 'jams' [dʒæmz] can refer to a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar, or a difficult situation that prevents movement or progress. Examples include 'I love to eat toast with jams for breakfast,' and 'The traffic jam on the highway caused me to be late for work.' 'Jams' also extends into phrases like 'jam session,' where musicians improvise together, and 'jam on the brakes,' meaning to suddenly apply the brakes of a vehicle.