traffic jam
noun
jam.
traffic jams
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pluralof traffic jam.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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LA local news stations regularly break into live programming to broadcast high-speed police pursuits from the air, fly over wildfires and show accidents, protests, and holiday traffic jams in often unscripted, real-time aerials.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
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
Archer aspires to build a fleet of air taxis that could potentially jet New York City travelers to airports in 15 minutes or less, avoiding traffic jams.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Accordion traffic jams would be a thing of the past and cars would automatically make space for others needing to merge or change lanes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Tiring pacesetters generally slow down right in front of the rail-running pack, compounding the traffic jams.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
