camporee

noun

camp·​o·​ree ˌkam-pə-ˈrē How to pronounce camporee (audio)
: a gathering of Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts from a given geographic area

Word History

Etymology

camp + jamboree

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of camporee was in 1925

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Cite this Entry

“Camporee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camporee. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

camporee

noun
camp·​o·​ree ˌkam-pə-ˈrē How to pronounce camporee (audio)
: a gathering of Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts from a given geographic area
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