jamboree

[ jam-buh-ree ]

/ ˌdʒæm bəˈri /

a carousal; any noisy merrymaking.

a large gathering, as of a political party or the teams of a sporting league, often including a program of speeches and entertainment.

a large gathering of members of the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, usually nationwide or international in scope (distinguished from camporee).

Origin of jamboree

1860–65, Americanism; apparently blend of jabber and shivaree, with m from jam¹ crowd

jambalaya, jambeau, jambi, jambiya, jambo, jamboree, jambos, jambstone, james, james bay, james edward

Alayban was on one of her annual vacations to the condo on tony Jamboree Road when she was arrested.

The Princess & the Peon: Saudi Royal’s Slave Labor Charges |Eliza Shapiro, Christine Pelisek |July 12, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
I can make allowance once in a while for the boys gettin' on a jamboree, but by Christmas!

The Trail of '98 |Robert W. Service
Every woman's to have a new frock for the jamboree Christmas night; not to mention the trappings for the kids.

Joyce of the North Woods |Harriet T. Comstock
I'll go somewhere an' finish my jamboree an' then I'll hit fer some fresh range.

Prairie Flowers |James B. Hendryx

This cullud pusson will spend two months' wages to "report" at a grand junction "jamboree" of his "lodge."

The Galaxy |Various
I reckon there ain't been such a jamboree in town for years.

The Crossing |Winston Churchill

jamboree

/ (ˌdʒæmbəˈriː) /

a large and often international gathering of Scouts

a party or spree

C19: of uncertain origin