variety show

noun

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

Examples of variety show in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As in the novel, the musical — which Dart again co-scripted, this time with Thom Thomas — begins in the ‘80s with fictional singing sensation Cee Cee Bloom (Jessica Vosk) rehearsing a number for her long-running TV variety show. —Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026

Donny held several roles on television outside of his variety show, including appearing as a commentator on Entertainment Tonight. —Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026

Your role on the Korean variety show Kian’s Bizarre B&B was a big success — everyone loved it. —Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026

The Kroffts also developed numerous live-action variety shows, including The Brady Bunch Hour, The Donny & Marie Show, The Bay City Rollers Show, and Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

variety show

noun

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