logjam

noun

log·​jam ˈlȯg-ˌjam 

ˈläg-

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

Synonyms of logjam

• jam
• congestion
• bottleneck

Examples of logjam in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, this would alleviate the logjam in the Mariners’ rotation. — Jim Bowden, New York Times, 20 July 2026

The 20-year-old wants to crack the Knicks’ roster, but a two-way contract might be most likely given the pre-existing backcourt logjam with Jalen Brunson, Jose Alvarado, Miles McBride and Kolek competing for minutes. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

The city does face a possible logjam of events, with World Cup games and celebrations for America's 250th anniversary of independence, a Sail250 maritime gathering – and a wedding that could attract hundreds of fans. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026

There were high hopes for the 2024 Big East Conference Player of the Year when former general manager Monte McNair drafted Carter, but his growth was stunted by a shoulder injury and a logjam in Sacramento’s backcourt. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for logjam

• abram
• ashram
• buckram
• doorjamb
• exam
• goddam
• grandam
• priam
• program
• programme
• wolfram
• abraham