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jamboree

noun
jam·​bo·​ree | \ ËŒjam-bÉ™-ˈrÄ“ How to pronounce jamboree (audio) \

Definition of jamboree

1a : a large festive gathering
b : a national or international camping assembly of Boy Scouts
2 : a long mixed program of entertainment
3 : a noisy or unrestrained carouse

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Examples of jamboree in a Sentence

he was a bit remorseful when he returned to the farm after his jamboree in town

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With football seasons already underway in California and jamborees kicking off across Oregon and Washington this week, a Friday night kickoff will limit the number of prep athletes in attendance in Corvallis. Andrew Nemec | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, "Rejzohn Wright, nation’s No. 5 JC CB, visiting Oregon State Beavers this weekend," 29 Aug. 2019 Mandate them, have each team do at least two sets of them, and turn them into football jamborees – like high schools in some parts of the country do with their preseason scrimmages. Albert Breer, SI.com, "How the Colts Are Pushing Forward Without Andrew Luck," 26 Aug. 2019 The jamboree has taken place at the same site in previous years with no problems, the police spokesperson said. NBC News, "Family's football outing in St. Louis turns tragic as 8-year-old girl shot to death," 24 Aug. 2019 An 8-year-old girl died Friday night and three other people were wounded after a gunfire erupted following a brawl at a high school football jamboree in St. Louis, according to reports. Fox News, "Girl, 8, killed, others wounded in gunfire near high school football jamboree," 24 Aug. 2019 The tantalizing jamboree is hosted by and benefits the Tres Doux Foundation, a nonprofit which provides grants to local autism programs. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "The 4th Annual Beignet Fest Returns to New Orleans This October 5th," 15 Aug. 2019 There were reports that $2.5m in national park receipts had been siphoned off to help foot the jamboree’s bill, and that Mr Trump’s tanks could damage the underground vaults of the Lincoln Memorial. The Economist, "Donald Trump: foreign policy showman," 3 July 2019 Meghan also cheered Harry on during the Sentebale match last July, and both princes took part in the annual jamboree sponsored by Audi in June 2018. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Prince Harry and Prince William Go Head-to-Head in Charity Polo Match — with Their Kids Watching!," 10 July 2019 The West Virginia University Bureau of Business Economic Research study says the Boy Scouts of America’s Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette and Raleigh counties brings in some $28 million in years without a national jamboree. USA TODAY, "Summer snow, yellow jacket super nests, laundered cat: News from around our 50 states," 26 June 2019

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First Known Use of jamboree

1861, in the meaning defined at sense 3

History and Etymology for jamboree

origin unknown

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jamboree

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English Language Learners Definition of jamboree

: a large party or celebration with music and entertainment
: a large gathering of Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts

jamboree

noun
jam·​bo·​ree | \ ËŒjam-bÉ™-ˈrÄ“ How to pronounce jamboree (audio) \

Kids Definition of jamboree

1 : a large party or celebration
2 : a national or international camping assembly of Boy Scouts

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