variety meaning and definition

VARIETY noun

Definition of variety (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"
   • synonyms: assortment, miscellanea, miscellany, mixed bag, mixture, motley, potpourri, salmagundi, smorgasbord
2. noticeable heterogeneity
   • "a diversity of possibilities"; "the range and variety of his work is amazing"
   • synonyms: diverseness, diversity, multifariousness
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"
4. a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
   • synonyms: variety show
5. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
   • "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"
   • synonyms: form, kind, sort
6. a difference that is usually pleasant
   • "he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"
   • synonyms: change