jamboree
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jam·bo·ree

noun \ˌjam-bə-ˈrē\

Definition of JAMBOREE

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

Examples of JAMBOREE

  1. <he was a bit remorseful when he returned to the farm after his jamboree in town>

Origin of JAMBOREE

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1864

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