jam
|jam|
B1
/dʒæm/
blockage or sweet spread
Etymology
Etymology Information
'jam' originates from the Old French word 'jamber,' which meant 'to press or squeeze.'
Historical Evolution
'jamber' transformed into the Middle English word 'jamme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'jam.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to press or squeeze,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a sweet spread' and 'a blockage.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sweet spread or preserve made from fruit and sugar.
I spread some strawberry jam on my toast.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a situation where something is stuck or blocked.
There was a traffic jam on the highway.
Synonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39