jam session

noun

: an often impromptu performance by a group especially of jazz musicians that is characterized by improvisation

Examples of jam session in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The song emerged from a jam session between Wonder and the late British guitar player Jeff Beck, who recorded his own (lesser, no offense) version soon thereafter. —Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 13 May 2025

The eclectic collection of jam sessions also features West Los Angeles artists and musicians of the era, including Burgess Meredith (Rocky, Batman), as well as members of Oingo Boingo. —Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 9 May 2025

The result is an eclectic collection of jam sessions among friends that recall the era. —Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025

Its rugged, waterproof build means a rain shower or a pool dip won’t stop your jam session, and the convenient shoulder strap makes carrying it a breeze. —Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

jam entry 3

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jam session

• accession
• aggression
• compression
• concession
• confession
• depression
• digression
• discretion
• expression
• impression
• obsession
• oppression

Kids Definition

jam session

noun

: an informal performance by a group of musicians (as jazz musicians) who often invite visitors to join in