- present tense form of jam (3rd person singular).
jams
Example Sentences
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Lagos, one of Africa's largest and busiest cities, is infamous for its long traffic jams that cause gridlock and hamper business activity.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
She initially launched her brand under the moniker American Riviera Orchard, specializing in artisan jams she notably gifted to celebs, including Kris Jenner, Chrissy Teigen and Mindy Kaling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Authorities described traffic jams and chaotic scenes as evacuees tried to flee in their cars and firefighters headed toward the blaze.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
There were also traffic jams of cars trying to leave Fourka and Siviri.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Look, Alex. Peanut butter. Look at all these different kinds of jams and jellies.”
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
