Definition of "variety" in English

noun

1. A deviation or difference.

2. A specific variation of something.

3. A collection or number of different things.

4. Ellipsis of variety performance or variety show (“a type of entertainment featuring a succession of short, unrelated performances by various artistes such as (depending on the medium) acrobats, comedians, dancers, magicians, singers, etc.”).

5. The quality of being varied; diversity.

   • Variety is the spice of life.

6. The kind of entertainment given in variety performances or shows; also, the production of, or performance in, variety performances or shows.