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 of extravaganza

• exhibit
• pageant
• exhibition
• spectacular
• spectacle
• display

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

The Jayhawks’ appearance in the 64-team postseason extravaganza was short-lived as KU fell to Creighton 11-4 and North Dakota State 4-3 in the double-elimination regional in Fayetteville, Arkansas. —Gary Bedore may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026

In maritime circles, 1964’s OpSail is often credited with reigniting tall ship events around the world (see last year’s SAIL Amsterdam’s extravaganza, for example), though the appeal resists easy explanation. —Paige Darrah, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026

Variety reports that actual filming will begin immediately afterward, recreating the Cannes extravaganza. —Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

Demna chose New York City and one of its most famous landmarks as the destination for his first cruise extravaganza for Gucci. —José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026

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

Rhymes for extravaganza

• bonanza
• stanza

Kids Definition

extravaganza

noun

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

: a spectacular show