Synonyms for
Jams
Definition
Jams are a type of sweet spread made from fruit and sugar that you can put on bread or toast.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- traffic jams
- data jams
- avoid jams
- clear the jams
- stuck in a jam
- fruit jams
- paper jams
Word family
Usage note
The word 'jams' can refer to both a sticky fruit spread and a situation where something is stuck or blocked. Context is key to understanding the intended meaning.
Example sentences
- I made some homemade peach jam with my grandma.
- My favorite flavor of jam is raspberry.
- Do you want grape jam or strawberry jelly on your sandwich?
- I love to eat peanut butter and jam sandwiches for lunch.
- The store was out of my favorite brand of jam, so I had to buy a different one.
Quotes
"I could eat strawberries for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I love the color, smell, and taste of them. Plus, they're good for your skin." - Jamila Gajdosova
"A peach is a peach, a plum is a plum, a kiss ain't a kiss without some tongue, so open your mouth, and close your eyes, and give your tongue some exercises." - Prince, 'Peach'
"I'm just like you. I enjoy the forbidden fruits in life, too. Like gasoline on fire, proprietary blends, and 24% jam spread." - Dwight Schrute, The Office