Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jams
Noun
/dʒæmz/
Definition
A sweet spread made from crushed fruit, sugar, and sometimes pectin, often used to enhance the flavor of bread or pastries.
Examples
- She spread strawberry jams on her toast for breakfast.
- The car broke down, causing a major traffic jams on the highway.
- He loves to make homemade jams during the summer when fruits are in season.
Meaning
The term ‘jams’ can refer to fruit preserves that are thickened to a spreadable consistency, or it can describe a state of being stuck or blocked, as in a traffic jam.
Synonyms
- Preserves
- Jellies
- Traffic congestion
- Blockage
