jamboree

/ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/

//ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː// noun

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"jamboree" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“jamboree” has 11 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #44,278. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#44,278
frequency rank, English
796
“J” headwords
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - A boisterous or lavish celebration or party.

Corpus desk

Index EN-jamboree · jamboree · English

jamboree · rank #44,278 · 11 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #44,278
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-MID 11 variants
  • BOOK-MID 796
  • PHOTO-FINISH Jafar

Nearest frequency peer: Jafar (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “jamboree”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “jamboree” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for jamboree
PropertyValue
Headwordjamboree
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/
Letters8
Frequency rank#44,278
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “jamboree”

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).jamboreelands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “Jafar” (#44,277), “Jeanie” (#44,279), “Jeeves” (#44,280). Among 796 “J” headwords, “jamboree” is #44,278. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 11 spelling variants around jamboree (IPA /ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #44,278 among 796 “J” headwords. Wiktionary lists 4 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for jamboree, with forms such as "ajmboree", "jabmoree", and "jambboree". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, since nothing in our dataset looks or sounds close enough to cause mix-ups.

Etymologically, the entry records: Unknown 19th-century American slang. Chosen by Baden-Powell in 1919 for use in the Scout Movement. The correct English form is jamboree, spelled J-A-M-B-O-R-E-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    A boisterous or lavish celebration or party.
  2. 2
    A frolic or spree.
  3. 3
    A large rally of Scouts or Guides.
  4. 4
    In euchre: an undefeatable hand containing the five highest cards.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how jamboree appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. George reeling quietly through the heavy revolving doors into this elderly place. To tip toe across the fat carpet and whisper boo at the reception desk. "Can I help you sir." Smith looking out at the eyes. Holding the counter with uncertain hands. Mouth opening and closing. Eyes fixed on all the hanging keys. To open doors. Shirl seems to stand somewhere…
  2. [']Chuck us down that net on top of the lockers, Stalky.' / 'That's all right. It's a collapsible jamboree, too. Beastly luxurious dogs these fags are. Built like a fishin'-rod.[']

Etymology

Unknown 19th-century American slang. Chosen by Baden-Powell in 1919 for use in the Scout Movement.

This word in other languages

jamboree(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ajmboree
  • jabmoree
  • jambboree
  • jamboere
  • jambore
  • jamborree
  • jambroee
  • jammboree
  • jamobree
  • jjamboree
  • jmaboree

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of jamboree - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

ajmboree2jabmoree2jambboree1jamboere2jambore1jamborree1jambroee2jammboree1
Edit distance from "jamboree"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "jamboree"?
"jamboree" is spelled J-A-M-B-O-R-E-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/.
What does "jamboree" mean?
As a noun, "jamboree" means: A boisterous or lavish celebration or party.
What are common misspellings of "jamboree"?
Common misspellings include "ajmboree", "jabmoree", "jambboree", "jamboere", "jambore". The correct spelling is "jamboree".
How do you pronounce "jamboree"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "jamboree" is /ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "jamboree"?
Unknown 19th-century American slang. Chosen by Baden-Powell in 1919 for use in the Scout Movement. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "jamboree", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 8 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

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Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (11 here; floor ≥5).

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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list