Myriad

/ˈmɪr.i.əd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A countless or extremely great number.
The park was filled with a myriad of flowers blooming in every color.
Ten thousand; a large, indefinite number.
There are myriad stars visible on a clear night.
adjective
Countless or innumerable; having a great variety.
She had myriad interests, ranging from painting to astronomy.
Too numerous to be counted.
The myriad problems faced by the organization required immediate attention.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'myrias', meaning 'ten thousand'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

myriad of choices
An overwhelming number of options.
myriad possibilities
Countless potential outcomes or scenarios.

Related Words

multitude
A large number of people or things.
enumeration
The action of mentioning a number of things one by one.
countless
Too many to be counted.

Slang Meanings

A ton of something.
I have a myriad of things to do this weekend.
Loads or heaps of something.
She has a myriad of clothes in her closet.