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

Right now, the SmackDown championship picture has a legitimate logjam at the top. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

There could be intense competition for backup minutes with logjams at multiple positions. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026

That process was moving slowly due to other free agency logjams around the NBA. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

The Russian strikes forcing the full or partial closure of three of Kyiv's six road bridges caused traffic logjams and appeared to be a new tactic in its campaign to torment the city's residents. — Hanna Arhirova, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 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