variety

Definition

  • noun: a number or collection of different things or people
  • noun: the quality or state of having different forms or types
  • usually + 'of'
  • synonyms: multifariousness, difference, diversity

Examples

  • You know what they say: 'variety is the spice of life'. [=life is more interesting and enjoyable when you do different things]

  • The talks covered a wide/great 'variety of' topics. [=the talks covered many different topics]

  • I was surprised by the 'variety' of the choices that were available.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well, it's on E. You know, Rick, often times, Jerry, he lends me his car... ...and I find myself in a situation where the car is almost out of gas. But for a variety of reasons... ...I don't wanna be the one responsible for purchasing costly gasoline. So you wanna know how far you can (..)
    1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11