Jamboree meaning

jămbə-rē
A noisy celebration.
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A large assembly, often international, especially of Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.
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A mass gathering or assembly, as of a political party or association.
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A national or international assembly of Boy Scouts.
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A lavish or boisterous celebration or party.
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A large rally of Scouts or Guides.
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Origin of jamboree

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Unknown 19th century American slang. Chosen by Baden-Powell in 1919 for use in Scout Movement.

    From Wiktionary

Jamboree Sentence Examples

  • Ouachita - The Ouachita Jamboree, which was held in Hot Springs, Arkansas in October of 2010, is another popular offering.

  • However, the Jeep Jamboree aims to avoid these issues by keeping off-road driving contained to specially managed trails.

  • If you missed the 2010 Jeep Jamboree, you can still get in on the fun.

  • They are readily found on websites such as eBay and are often traded at large scouting events such as Jamboree.

  • The Jamboree events are popular with off-road driving enthusiasts and environmentalists alike because they can reduce the impact of recreational driving on protected land.

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