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

Female helmers had a big showing in noms for drama series, documentary and variety shows. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 July 2026

The current setup — one variety show to rule them all — is how the Emmys operated prior to a 2015 rule change. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

The company, which also serves as a label for TEN and other artists, will manage his individual career and projects beyond music, including fashion, original content, visual arts, television/film, variety shows, and brand partnerships. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Born in 1942 in California, the actor's acting career began in high school on a variety show satire of Gunsmoke, according to The Hollywood Reporter. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 June 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