JAMB | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word JAMB in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of JAMB with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Jamb

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old French jambe ‘leg, vertical support’, based on Greek kampē ‘joint’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dʒam
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace

Short Definition:

side post or surface of doorway or fireplace

Examples:
  • he leaned against the door jamb

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