Konfitüre — meaning in English

English meaning

• jam noun A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.

Senses

Konfitüre is used for these senses in English:

• confiture a preserve or jelly/jam of candied fruit
• jam (less common in the, _, US, &, Canada) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts

jam — full definition

1. noun A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
2. noun A difficult or awkward situation.
3. noun A blockage or pileup, such as heavy traffic.
4. noun An informal, spontaneous session of playing music together.
5. verb To wedge something tightly so it can no longer move.

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