Synonyms of jam

58 similar words

Another word for jam is preserve. Other synonyms of jam are trouble, jelly, fix, conserve and bind.

Synonyms and similar words for jam

conserveA jam or thick syrup made from fruit.
jellyA clear or translucent fruit preserve, made from fruit juice and set using either naturally occurring, or added, pectin.
preserveA sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.

ass in a sling vulgarAn uncomfortable personal state of affairs involving injury, defeat, or other trouble, especially a state of affairs...
bindA troublesome situation; a problem; a predicament or quandary.
bucket of syrupA sticky, difficult situation.
calvary
cauldronAn unsettled or difficult situation or place.
cross figuratively
cross to bearA problem, or unpleasant or painful situation or person that one has to accept and deal with, although one finds it...
difficulty
dilemmaAny difficult circumstance or problem.
dire straitsA difficult position or situation.
doghouse
fixA difficult situation; a quandary or dilemma; a predicament.
hole
kettle
kettle of fishAn awkward situation.
ordeal
pickleA difficult situation; peril.
pinchAn awkward situation of some kind (especially money or social) which is difficult to escape.
plight
predicament
quandaryA state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or...
quagmireA perilous, mixed up and troubled situation; a hopeless tangle.
situationA difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.
spotA difficult situation.
spot of botherA slight problem; a small predicament.
sticky situationA difficult or unfortunate situation.
sticky wicketA difficult or unpredictable situation.
tight spotA difficult position.
troubleA distressing or dangerous situation.

jam-upThe situation where material becomes jammed in a machine, or some process similarly grinds to a halt.

cup of teaAn activity or domain in which someone is interested or skilled in; one's personal preference.
affinity
bagOne's preference.
bent
love
cup of coffee
cup of joe
dish informalSomething that fits someone's tastes, interests, or abilities.
fancyLove or amorous attachment.
liking
partiality
penchant
tilt US
predilectionA condition of favoring or liking; a tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.
predispositionThe state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.
preference
proclivityA predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.
propensityAn inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.
shine slangA liking for a person; a fancy.
taste
thing informal
propension rarePropensity.

noun A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
noun A difficult situation.
noun A difficult situation for a pitcher or defending team.

What is another word for jam?: Jam has 58 synonyms on Word.ws, such as preserve, trouble, jelly, fix, conserve, bind, dilemma and quandary.
What does jam mean?: Jam means a sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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