Jam
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Jam
Noun
- A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts
"He is allergic to jam."
- A difficult situation.
"The pitcher's in a jam now, having walked the bases loaded with the cleanup hitter coming to bat."
- A difficult situation for a pitcher or defending team.
"The pitcher's in a jam now, having walked the bases loaded with the cleanup hitter coming to bat."
- A blockage, congestion, or immobilization.
"a jam on the 101 South, blocking the two right lanes [radio report]"
- An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.
Verb
- To get something stuck, often (though not necessarily) in a confined space.
"My foot got jammed in a gap between the rocks."
- To brusquely force something into a space; to cram, to squeeze.
"They temporarily stopped the gas tank leak by jamming a piece of taffy into the hole."
- To render something unable to move.
- To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up".
"A single accident can jam the roads for hours."
- To block or confuse a radio or radar signal by transmitting a more-powerful signal on the same frequency.
"The government jams foreign propaganda broadcasts."
Noun
- Alternative form of jamb.