noun
Jammer
JAM
Jammer (noun) means a device that blocks or disrupts radio, phone, or other signals by broadcasting interference. Example: “The prison installed cell phone jammers to stop smuggled devices from working.”
noun
1
A device that blocks or disrupts radio, phone, or other signals by broadcasting interference.
"The prison installed cell phone jammers to stop smuggled devices from working."
2
A musician who takes part in an informal jam session.
"The open mic night drew jammers from all over the city."
How to use Jammer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA signal-blocking device, or a musician playing in an informal jam session — the meaning depends heavily on context.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Built from "jam" plus the agent suffix "-er," originally referring to someone or something that jams or blocks.
Rhymes for Jammer
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What does “Jammer” mean?
The word “Jammer” means a device that blocks or disrupts radio, phone, or other signals by broadcasting interference. In plain terms, a signal-blocking device, or a musician playing in an informal jam session — the meaning depends heavily on context.
How do you pronounce “Jammer”?
“Jammer” is pronounced JAM (/ˈd͡ʒæmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jammer” in a sentence?
Here is “Jammer” used in a sentence: “The prison installed cell phone jammers to stop smuggled devices from working.”
What part of speech is “Jammer”?
“Jammer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Jammer” have?
“Jammer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device that blocks or disrupts radio, phone, or other signals by broadcasting interference.
