variety show

noun

: a theatrical entertainment of successive separate performances (as of songs, dances, skits, and acrobatic feats)

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With millions of lights, model trains, variety shows, holiday movie nights and traditional concerts, the state boasts all things merry, warm and bright. Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024 Song is best known for her role in Running Man, Korea’s longest-running variety show. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024 What will happen during the Men of the Year variety show livestream? Gq, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024 Gaynor was also a frequent guest on other TV variety shows. Victoria Edel, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for variety show 

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of variety show was in 1882

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“Variety show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variety%20show. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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variety show

noun
: entertainment made up of separate performances (as dances and songs) that follow one another

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