jamboree

[ jam-buh-ree ]

/ ˌdʒæm bəˈri /

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noun

a carousal; any noisy merrymaking.

a large gathering, as of a political party or the teams of a sporting league, often including a program of speeches and entertainment.

a large gathering of members of the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, usually nationwide or international in scope (distinguished from camporee).

Origin of jamboree

1860–65, Americanism; apparently blend of jabber and shivaree, with m from jam¹ crowd

Words nearby jamboree

jambalaya, jambeau, Jambi, jambiya, jambo, jamboree, jambos, jambstone, James, James Bay, James Edward

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Example sentences from the Web for jamboree

Alayban was on one of her annual vacations to the condo on tony Jamboree Road when she was arrested.
The Princess & the Peon: Saudi Royal’s Slave Labor Charges|Eliza Shapiro, Christine Pelisek|July 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I can make allowance once in a while for the boys gettin' on a jamboree, but by Christmas!
The Trail of '98|Robert W. Service
Every woman's to have a new frock for the jamboree Christmas night; not to mention the trappings for the kids.
Joyce of the North Woods|Harriet T. Comstock
I'll go somewhere an' finish my jamboree an' then I'll hit fer some fresh range.
Prairie Flowers|James B. Hendryx

This cullud pusson will spend two months' wages to "report" at a grand junction "jamboree" of his "lodge."
The Galaxy|Various
I reckon there ain't been such a jamboree in town for years.
The Crossing|Winston Churchill

British Dictionary definitions for jamboree

jamboree

/ (ˌdʒæmbəˈriː) /

noun

a large and often international gathering of Scouts

a party or spree

Word Origin for jamboree

C19: of uncertain origin

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单词	jamboree
释义	jamboree [ jam-buh-ree ] / ˌdʒæm bəˈri / SEE SYNONYMS FOR jamboree ON THESAURUS.COM noun a carousal; any noisy merrymaking. a large gathering, as of a political party or the teams of a sporting league, often including a program of speeches and entertainment. a large gathering of members of the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, usually nationwide or international in scope (distinguished from camporee). Origin of jamboree 1860–65, Americanism; apparently blend of jabber and shivaree, with m from jam¹ crowd Words nearby jamboree jambalaya, jambeau, Jambi, jambiya, jambo, jamboree, jambos, jambstone, James, James Bay, James Edward Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for jamboree Alayban was on one of her annual vacations to the condo on tony Jamboree Road when she was arrested. The Princess & the Peon: Saudi Royal’s Slave Labor Charges\|Eliza Shapiro, Christine Pelisek\|July 12, 2013\|DAILY BEAST I can make allowance once in a while for the boys gettin' on a jamboree, but by Christmas! The Trail of '98\|Robert W. Service Every woman's to have a new frock for the jamboree Christmas night; not to mention the trappings for the kids. Joyce of the North Woods\|Harriet T. Comstock I'll go somewhere an' finish my jamboree an' then I'll hit fer some fresh range. Prairie Flowers\|James B. Hendryx This cullud pusson will spend two months' wages to "report" at a grand junction "jamboree" of his "lodge." The Galaxy\|Various I reckon there ain't been such a jamboree in town for years. The Crossing\|Winston Churchill British Dictionary definitions for jamboree jamboree / (ˌdʒæmbəˈriː) / noun a large and often international gathering of Scouts a party or spree Word Origin for jamboree C19: of uncertain origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to jamboree shindig, ceremony, gathering, blowout, festival, rally, revelry, hoopla, convention, party, bash, jubilee, wingding
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jamboree

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