the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A noisy or unrestrained carousal or frolic; a spree.
n. a large festive gathering.
n. an assembly of boy scouts, usually at the national or international level, including camping among the activities; -- a term adopted by the Boy Scouts organization.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A carousal; a noisy drinking-bout; a spree; hence, any noisy merrymaking.
n. In the game of euchre, a lone hand containing the five highest cards and counting the holder 16 points, played by agreement.
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n. a gay festivity
Word Usage
"(The term jamboree, according to the official Boy Scout etymology, was coined by Boy Scouts founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell to mean a gathering of Scouts.)"