Meaning & Definition of Variety in English
English⟶
Variety
/vəraɪəti/
noun
1. A collection containing a variety of sorts of things
- "A great assortment of cars was on display"
- "He had a variety of disorders"
- "A veritable smorgasbord of religions"
synonym:
- assortment,
- mixture,
- mixed bag,
- miscellany,
- miscellanea,
- variety,
- salmagundi,
- smorgasbord,
- potpourri,
- motley
2. Noticeable heterogeneity
- "A diversity of possibilities"
- "The range and variety of his work is amazing"
synonym:
- diverseness,
- diversity,
- multifariousness,
- variety
3. (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics
- "Varieties are frequently recognized in botany"
synonym:
- variety
4. A show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
synonym:
- variety show,
- variety
5. A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
- "Sculpture is a form of art"
- "What kinds of desserts are there?"
synonym:
- kind,
- sort,
- form,
- variety
6. A difference that is usually pleasant
- "He goes to france for variety"
- "It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"
synonym:
- variety,
- change
Examples of using
The company manufactures a variety of paper goods.
You can get to her house in a variety of different ways.
He is at home in a variety of fields.