Synonyms for

Jam

Verb / dʒæm / Another word for jam — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sweet spread or preserve made from fruit and sugar boiled to a thick consistency

Synonyms & similar words

kettleoffish jampack closeup chockup pile crush cram jamming pack mob impede block throng pickle wad hole obturate press free mess obstruct occlude electronicjamming fix muddle jelly preserve spread marmalade conserves confiture chutney relish sauce

Synonyms by register

Formal

obstruction blockage congestion impediment

Informal

stuck bogged down in a bind up a creek

Literary

quagmire morass snag

Antonyms

free release loosen unblock disentangle open

Common collocations

  • traffic jam
  • traffic jam
  • food jam
  • fruit jam
  • get into a jam
  • in a jam
  • jam session
  • jam-packed

Word family

noun jam
verb jam

Usage note

The word 'jam' can refer to both a sticky fruit spread and a situation where something is stuck or blocked. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I spread some jam on my toast this morning.
  2. My grandma makes the best homemade jam.
  3. I need to buy some more jam for my peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
  4. I like to mix different types of jam together for a unique taste.
  5. I always put jam on my scones.

Quotes

  • Life is like a jar of jam, you never know what you're gonna get.
  • Love is the jam that sweetens the pot.
  • Sometimes life is like a dark tunnel. You can't always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you keep moving, you will come to a better place and maybe even a jar of strawberry jam.

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