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traffic jam

traffic jam

Meaning of traffic jam

traffic congestion

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EN-UK/ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/
EN-US/ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/
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traffic jam with Russian translation

traffic jam usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Мы выехали на час раньше, чтобы не попасть в пробку по пути в аэропорт.

We left an hour early to avoid a traffic jam on the way to the airport.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Мой телефон предупредил о пробке и предложил более быстрый маршрут.

My phone warned me about a traffic jam and suggested a quicker route.

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traffic jam belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

traffic jamпробка
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

traffic jam synonyms

Related words worth learning together

tailback
UK term for a long line of slow-moving or stopped vehicles on a road.
backup
Common in US English for a line of stopped or slowed vehicles; also general 'backup'.
rush-hour traffic
Traffic that is heavy during morning/evening peak commuting times.
gridlock
Severe situation where intersections are blocked and little or no movement is possible.
bottleneck
Refers to a narrow point causing slowdowns; often used about causes rather than entire jam.
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tailback

UK term for a long line of slow-moving or stopped vehicles on a road.

B1Often

There was a huge tailback after the accident.

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backup

Common in US English for a line of stopped or slowed vehicles; also general 'backup'.

B1Often

There was a backup on the highway due to roadworks.

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rush-hour traffic

Traffic that is heavy during morning/evening peak commuting times.

A2Often

Expect heavy rush-hour traffic between 8 and 9 am.

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gridlock

Severe situation where intersections are blocked and little or no movement is possible.

B2Often

After the incident the city center was in gridlock for hours.

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bottleneck

Refers to a narrow point causing slowdowns; often used about causes rather than entire jam.

B2Often

The bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.

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pile-up

A series of vehicle collisions (multi-car crash); often causes traffic jams but is not the same as a jam.

B1Often

A pile-up on the motorway blocked three lanes and created long delays.

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traffic delay

General term for delays in traffic; broader than 'jam' and used for many causes.

A2Often

Roadworks are causing traffic delays on the A2.

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How to pronounce traffic jam and what this word means

traffic jam means traffic jam. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce traffic jam

/ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/

traffic jam translation

traffic jam

traffic jam examples

We left an hour early to avoid a traffic jam on the way to the airport.

traffic jam transcription

/ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/, /ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/

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traffic jam meaning: what does it mean?

traffic congestion

traffic jam pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

traffic jam is pronounced as /ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

traffic jam definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We left an hour early to avoid a traffic jam on the way to the airport. Translation: Мы выехали на час раньше, чтобы не попасть в пробку по пути в аэропорт.

Is traffic jam part of On the Road vocabulary?

Yes, traffic jam can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is traffic jam part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

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