jamboree
Translation
jamboree, large gathering, rally, festival
Examples
The Boy Scouts held a national jamboree.
The Boy Scouts held a national jamboree.
The family reunion was a real jamboree.
The family reunion was a real jamboree.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) jamboree a large celebratory gathering The city hosted a huge jamboree for its anniversary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: celebration, fete, gala, party; Antonyms: solitude, quietness
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly a fanciful 19th-century American coinage. It might be related to 'jam' (a crowd) and 'shivaree' (a noisy celebration).
Memory Tips
Think of a party with lots of 'jam' (music) and people shouting 'yippee!' - a jamboree.