Word
jamboree
Phoneticsjam·boree
UK/dʒˈæmbɔːɹˌiː/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a big, lively party or gathering with music, food, and fun. You use it for happy public celebrations with lots of people.
n. a large festive gathering or celebration marked by music, entertainment, and communal revelry. Often applied to large organized rallies, particularly international gatherings of Scouts.
Examples
“The town holds a summer jamboree every year.”
“The street jamboree brings neighbours together with food stalls, live music, and games for children.”
“After months of quiet work, the harvest jamboree filled the valley with drums, dancing, and stalls selling everything from honey to handmade quilts.”
Examples
simple
“The town holds a summer jamboree every year.”
contextual
“The street jamboree brings neighbours together with food stalls, live music, and games for children.”
complex
“After months of quiet work, the harvest jamboree filled the valley with drums, dancing, and stalls selling everything from honey to handmade quilts.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “jamboree” in context.
Verb
01. attend jamboree
“Over 10,000 people attended the jamboree last weekend.”
verb + noun
02. hold jamboree
“They hold a jamboree every summer in the central park.”
verb + noun
03. host jamboree
“The city will host a jamboree to celebrate its 200th anniversary.”
verb + noun
04. jamboree attracts
“The annual jamboree attracts families from across the region.”
noun + verb
05. jamboree features
“This year's jamboree features jazz bands, food stalls and fireworks.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. annual jamboree
“Our town holds an annual jamboree with live bands and street food.”
adj + noun
07. festive jamboree
“The waterfront turned into a festive jamboree of lights, music and food.”
adj + noun
08. international jamboree
“Thousands of scouts travelled to Korea for the international jamboree.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. jamboree atmosphere
“Street performers created a real jamboree atmosphere downtown.”
noun + noun
10. attend a scout jamboree
“She attended a scout jamboree with participants from 50 countries.”
11. capture the jamboree spirit
“The photos perfectly capture the jamboree spirit of the weekend.”
12. host an annual jamboree
“The city hosts an annual jamboree with concerts and food markets.”
Etymology
Unknown 19th-century American slang. Chosen by Baden-Powell in 1919 for use in the Scout Movement.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
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