noun

jamboree

jam-buh-REE/ˌdʒæmbəˈriː/

A large festive gathering, especially of scouts.

Scouts from across the country gather for the annual jamboree.

A lively outdoor scout gathering: eight scouts and two adult leaders form a broad semicircle, cheering and clapping as one scout beats a small drum.

Etymology

Its origin is unknown, but early uses range from a noisy drinking bout to general merrymaking. Scout use appears to have established the usual modern sense of a large gathering.

In context

Cowhorse Full Contact7:32

Jamboree was a deal where you'd go you can compete against other Pony clubs then you'd take away you'd go as a team and then you'd go and compete

Andrew Steiger Interview

More examples

The summer jamboree brings hundreds of families together for games and music.
Our troop raises money to attend an international scout jamboree.
Local bands perform at jamborees throughout the region.

Forms

jamboree · jamborees

Similar words

festival: Usually centers on cultural celebrations, performances, or a particular theme.
rally: Emphasizes gathering for a shared cause rather than festive entertainment.
gathering: Broader term that need not imply festivities or large attendance.