jams
pronunciation
How to pronounce jams in British English:
UK [dʒæmz]
How to pronounce jams in American English:
US [dʒæmz]
Word Origin
- jams (n.)
- 1966, abstracted from pajamas (q.v.).
Example
- 1. They are very tasty in jams , jellies , pies and juices .
- 2. The result has been traffic jams in the largest chinese cities , particularly beijing .
- 3. Traffic jams created by road construction or by people observing wildlife can result in long delays .
- 4. That will , at least , shorten the traffic jams to which the nano will contribute .
- 5. Useful in jams , sauces and leathers etc ( see grapes , figs , apricots ) .