logjam

noun

log·​jam ˈlȯg-ˌjam How to pronounce logjam (audio)
ˈläg-
Synonyms of logjamnext
1
: a jumble of logs jammed together in a watercourse
2
a
: deadlock, impasse
trying to break the logjam in negotiations
b
: blockage
c
: jam, crowd
logjam transitive verb

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He was called in to try to break the logjam in the negotiations. the presence of an ambulance on the side of the highway created a logjam of rubberneckers who just had to have a look
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That combination, plus the thousands walking around to watch qualifiers, led to a massive logjam—crossing Fountain Plaza took about five minutes. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026 When everyone is healthy, the Yankees will have a roster logjam. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Enter Noble Audio’s new flagship FoKus Artemis, a pair of wireless headphones that breaks the innovation logjam. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The shipping logjam at the canal continues to pile up, with the new restraints compounding prior traffic increases stemming from the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for logjam

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of logjam was in 1885

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“Logjam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logjam. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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