August 6, 2011 - Word of the Day: cram

When it becomes necessary to put something into a small space, or when you schedule an activity within a short amount of time, you can use the verb "cram."

• Jo Ann crammed as many clothes as she could fit into her suitcase before leaving on vacation.
• It isn't possible to cram large pieces of furniture into a small apartment.
• We have too much food crammed into our refrigerator.
• How many people can you cram into your car?
• Benito and his family crammed a week's worth of activities into just a few days when they visited Paris.
• I'm sorry I can't meet with you next week. My daily schedule is already crammed.
• Olivia needs to cram for a test tomorrow. (The word "cram" is a very popular word to use when staying up all night in preparation for a test.)

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