jam-pack

verb

ˈjam-ˈpak How to pronounce jam-pack (audio)
jam-packed; jam-packing; jam-packs
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transitive verb

: to pack tightly or to excess

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Examples of jam-pack in a Sentence

we jam-packed the box with goodies for our sick friend
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Before kickoff, every street within a square mile of campus was jam-packed with orange and white. — Austin Evans, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2026 The current moment is jam-packed with reasons not to trust, explained Black. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 This week is jam-packed with fresh releases, from Alo's cozy lifestyle collection with Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow to Andres Assous's ultra-glam capsule with model Bri Tiesi. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 While the Amalfi Coast’s dirty little secret is its lack of beaches (which become jam-packed come high season), Borgo Santandrea comes with a fabulous private one—and a chic beach club for its guests. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jam-pack

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jam-pack was in 1924

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“Jam-pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jam-pack. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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jam-pack

verb
ˈjam-ˈpak
: to pack tightly : cram
cars jam-packed the highway
jam-packs her books with interesting facts
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