jams
word · lemma: jam
Definition
'Jams' is the plural of 'jam.' It usually refers to sweet spreads made from fruit (like strawberry or grape jams), or situations where things are crowded or stuck, especially traffic jams.
Usage & Nuances
'Jams' can mean fruit spreads or situations where things are stuck, mostly used for 'traffic jams.' Rarely, it can mean informal music sessions ('jam sessions'). 'Traffic jam' is always the fixed phrase; don't say 'car jam.' As a food, 'jam' is uncountable but often used in plural ('strawberry and raspberry jams').
Example Sentences
The store sells many different fruit jams.
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There were several traffic jams on the highway today.
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She likes to make homemade jams every summer.
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Ugh, there are always jams downtown around rush hour.
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He collects rare fruit jams from all over the world.
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After all those jams, we finally made it on time!
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