extravaganza

noun

ex·​trav·​a·​gan·​za ik-ˌstra-və-ˈgan-zə 

1

: a lavish or spectacular show or event

2

: something extravagant

3

: a literary or musical work marked by extreme freedom of style and structure and usually by elements of burlesque or parody

Synonyms

• circus
• pageant
• raree-show
• spectacle
• spectacular

Examples of extravaganza in a Sentence

the over-the-top extravaganzas that are usually staged at halftime during the Super Bowl

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to being the largest tasting event of its kind, the annual extravaganza, hosted by the Brewers Association, also features the industry’s most influential judging. —Brad Japhe, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024

Disney World kicks off their annual holiday extravaganza on November 12 this year, which means Thanksgiving (on November 28 this year) is one of the first chances folks will have to experience the magnificent décor, cheery character sing-a-longs, and over-the-top parades and fireworks shows. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2024

The fall savings extravaganza on October 8 and 9 is set to bring thousands of deals to explore. —Jen Cason, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024

The single will be limited to 4,000 copies as part of RSD’s Black Friday extravaganza. —Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian estravaganza, literally, extravagance, from estravagante extravagant, from Medieval Latin extravagant-, extravagans

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

extravaganza

noun

ex·​trav·​a·​gan·​za ik-ˌstrav-ə-ˈgan-zə 

: a spectacular show