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- [jam-buh-ree]
- /ˌdʒæm bəˈri/
- /ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jam-buh-ree]
- /ˌdʒæm bəˈri/
Definitions of jamboree word
- noun jamboree a carousal; any noisy merrymaking. 1
- noun jamboree a large gathering, as of a political party or the teams of a sporting league, often including a program of speeches and entertainment. 1
- noun jamboree a large gathering of members of the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, usually nationwide or international in scope (distinguished from camporee). 1
- noun jamboree A large celebration or party, typically a lavish and boisterous one. 1
- noun jamboree fête 1
- noun jamboree large gathering of Scouts 1
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Origin of jamboree
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65, Americanism; apparently blend of jabber and shivaree, with m from jam1 crowd
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Parts of speech for Jamboree
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jamboree popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
jamboree usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jamboree
noun jamboree
- celebration — A celebration is a special enjoyable event that people organize because something pleasant has happened or because it is someone's birthday or anniversary.
- party — a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.: a cocktail party.
- fete — a day of celebration; holiday: The Fourth of July is a great American fete.
- shindig — an elaborate or large dance, party, or other celebration.
- carnival — A carnival is a public festival during which people play music and sometimes dance in the streets.
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See also
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