Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
traffic-jam
noun
/ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/
Definition
A traffic jam is a situation where a road is blocked or congested, causing vehicles to move slowly or not at all.
Examples
- We were stuck in a traffic jam for over an hour on our way to the concert.
- The city implemented new traffic signals to reduce traffic jams during rush hour.
Meaning
Traffic jams occur when the volume of cars and other vehicles exceeds the capacity of the road, leading to delays in travel.
Synonyms
- congestion
- gridlock
- bottleneck
- logjam
