jam

About 3.11 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. symbol ISO 639-3 language code for Jamaican Creole.
2. 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.

3. noun A difficult situation.

   The pitcher's in a jam now, having walked the bases loaded with the cleanup hitter coming to bat.

4. noun 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.

5. noun A blockage, congestion, or immobilization.

   a jam on the 101 South, blocking the two right lanes [radio report]

6. noun An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.
7. noun A song; a track.

   pump up the jam

8. noun An informal event where people brainstorm and collaborate on projects.

   We came up with some new ideas at the game jam.

Similar words

pickle block hole jampack pack fix stuff wad press cram

Often followed by

and in on the or session of sessions is

Word family

Jam jammed jammer jammers jammier jammiest jamming jammy jams