jamboree
/,dʤæmbə'ri:/
Definition
Noun: 1. A large, lively celebration or gathering: Specifically, a large rally or festive meeting, often of Scouts (Boy Scouts or Girl Guides), involving camping and various activities. 2. A noisy or unrestrained merrymaking: A boisterous festivity or party.
Examples
- Noun:
- The national Scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from across the country.
- After the final exams, the students organized a small jamboree to celebrate.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a real jamboree": Used informally to describe an event that is particularly lively, noisy, and festive.
- With all the music, food, and games, the block party turned into a real jamboree.
Variants and Related Words
- Jamboree is a specific term with no direct variants. Related concepts include:
- Rally (n): A large gathering of people, often for a specific cause or group.
- Festivity (n): A celebration or joyful event.
- Gala (n): A social occasion with special entertainments or performances.
Synonyms
- Festival: A day or period of celebration.
- Celebration: The action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable activities.
- Gathering: An assembly or meeting, especially a social one.
Related Phrases
- Scout jamboree: The most common specific usage, referring to an international camping event for Scouts.
- He earned a badge for his participation in the World Scout Jamboree.
Related Idioms
- "A three-ring circus": An idiom describing a confusing, exciting, and often chaotic situation, which can overlap in feeling with a noisy .
- Trying to organize the school fair was like managing a three-ring circus.
Noun
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a gay festivity
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