jam
jam
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling of "jam" is: /dʒæm/
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
dʒ: This represents the consonant sound at the beginning, a combination of a voiced alveolar stop /d/ and a voiceless palatal fricative /ʒ/.
æ: This represents the vowel sound, a short "a" sound as in "cat" or "hat".
m: This represents the final consonant sound, a voiced bilabial nasal.
Word Form Variations
Noun:
jam (singular)
jams (plural)
Verb:
jams (present tense, third person singular)
jamming (present participle)
jammed (past tense and past participle)
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A thick, sweet food made from fruit, often preserved with sugar.
Synonyms: preserve, jelly, conserve
Antonyms: fresh fruit
Verb
Definition: To squeeze or press into a small space.
Synonyms: crowd, pack, squash
Antonyms: spread out, disperse
Definition: To interfere with or hinder the progress of something.
Synonyms: obstruct, impede, delay
Antonyms: facilitate, expedite
Definition: To play improvised music, often jazz.
Synonyms: improvise, riff, solo
Antonyms: plan, rehearse
Examples of Use
Noun (fruit preserve)
Culinary Usage: "Spread some raspberry jam on your toast."
Recipe Books: Numerous cookbooks and food blogs feature jam recipes, such as "The Joy of Cooking" and "Serious Eats."
Grocery Stores: Jam is a common item found in grocery stores worldwide.
Verb (to squeeze or press)
Everyday Usage: "Don't jam your fingers in the door."
Sports Commentary: "The defender jammed the ball carrier at the line of scrimmage." (e.g., football, rugby)
Verb (to hinder or obstruct)
News Articles: "Traffic was jammed due to the accident."
Technical Writing: "The printer jammed and stopped working."
Verb (to play improvised music, especially jazz)
Music Reviews: "The jazz band jammed all night long."
Music Festivals: Many music festivals feature jam sessions, where musicians improvise together.
Online Music Platforms: Websites like YouTube and Bandcamp host countless videos and recordings of jam sessions.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Jam
"The rule is, jam tomorrow and jam yesterday - but never jam today." - Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
"I'm huge into '90s rap. It's my jam." - Chance the Rapper
"Everyone knows my style - I jam my hips in, jam their head into the mat and punch their head through the canvas." - Ronda Rousey
"I just jam myself in there if there's a space." - Dolly Parton
"Jam! I love my jam. I've just had a batch of it come through, I've been making it." - Nigella Lawson
"I do love peanut butter and jam on Ryvita. It's a tasty snack." - Stephen Fry
"It is as healthy to enjoy sentiment as to enjoy jam." - C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
"Jam on biscuits, jam on bread, Jam is the thing I like most, Jam is sticky, jam is sweet, Jam is tasty, jam's a treat - raspberry, strawberry, gooseberry, I'm very FOND… OF…1 JAM!" - Roald Dahl, The BFG
"The jam session is a kind of musical conversation." - John Coltrane
"When life gives you lemons, make jam." - Unknown
Etymology
The word "jam" has a really interesting history! It's believed to have started as a word that meant "to press or squeeze something tightly." Imagine trying to squeeze too much into a small space – that's kind of the idea.
Over time, this word evolved into different meanings. One meaning is the delicious fruit spread we all know and love. This meaning probably came from the idea of pressing and squeezing fruit to make the jam.
Another meaning of "jam" is when something gets stuck or blocked. For example, if a door jams, it means it's stuck and won't open. This meaning also comes from the original idea of pressing or squeezing.
So, the next time you enjoy a spoonful of jam or get frustrated with a jammed door, remember the long journey this word has taken!
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Jam
Here are some common phrases and idioms using the word "jam":
Jam-packed: This means something is full to capacity, like a jam-packed train.
Jam session: A casual musical gathering where musicians improvise together.
Jam tomorrow: A promise of something good in the future that never materializes.
Jam someone's fingers in the door: To accidentally hurt someone by closing a door on their fingers.
While there aren't many complex idioms specifically using the word "jam," we can find similar expressions with synonymous words:
In a tight spot: This means being in a difficult situation, similar to being "in a jam."
Between a rock and a hard place: This describes a situation where you have two difficult choices, similar to being "jammed."
These phrases and idioms highlight the versatility of the word "jam" and its ability to convey different meanings in various contexts.
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Source Information
Definition of jam from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
