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jam jar

UK/ˈdʒam ˌdʒɑː/

jam jar noun: a jar of, or for, jam.

Noun

jam jar (plural jam jars)

  1. A jar of, or for, jam.
    • Empty jam jars are handy for keeping odd bits and pieces in.
  2. (Cockney, slang) A car.

Forms of jam jar

pluraljam jars
alternative formjam-jar
alternative formjamjar

Words formed from jam jar

Questions about jam jar

What does jam jar mean?
Jam jar means a jar of, or for, jam.
What part of speech is jam jar?
Jam jar is a noun.
How do you pronounce jam jar?
Jam jar is pronounced /ˈdʒam ˌdʒɑː/ (UK).
What is the plural of jam jar?
The plural of jam jar is jam jars.

Words near jam jar in the dictionary

  1. jam bands
  2. jam doughnut
  3. jam doughnuts
  4. jam drop
  5. jam drops
  6. jam jar
  7. jam jars
  8. Jam Jerrup
  9. jam joint
  10. jam joints
  11. jam melon

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