strawberry jam
Definition
- Noun:
- A sweet spread or preserve: A thick, sweet food made by cooking strawberries with sugar, used as a topping or filling.
Usage
- As a direct object: Used to refer to the substance itself.
- She spread strawberry jam on her toast.
- The recipe calls for a jar of strawberry jam.
- As part of a description: Used to specify a flavor or type.
- I prefer strawberry jam to orange marmalade.
- This is the best strawberry jam I've ever tasted.
Advanced Usage
- In a metaphorical or descriptive sense: Can be used to describe a color or consistency reminiscent of the jam.
- The paint dried to a strawberry jam red. (Note: This is a creative, non-literal use.)
Variants and Related Words
- Jam (n): A general term for a fruit preserve.
- Preserve (n): A more formal term for jam or jelly.
- Strawberry preserve (n): A synonym, often implying slightly larger fruit pieces.
- Strawberry jelly (n): A clear, strained fruit spread made from strawberry juice.
Synonyms
- Strawberry conserve: A synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Strawberry spread: A more general term.
Related Phrases
- Homemade strawberry jam: Specifies jam made in a non-commercial setting.
- My grandmother's homemade strawberry jam is a family treasure.
- Seedless strawberry jam: Specifies a variety where the seeds have been removed.
- He only eats seedless strawberry jam.
Noun
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made with strawberries
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