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

Many groups who debuted prior to or alongside the quartet almost 10 years ago have found extensive international success through festival appearances and song collaborations, while still participating in the activities that make following K-pop artists uniquely fun, such as music and variety shows. —Alex Ramos, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026

The opener takes us through Tortora’s meteoric rise as the host of hit weekend variety show Portobello. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026

The evening newscast turned into a variety show, complete with fortune tellers and a game show-style announcer. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026

Over the decades, my parents have crossed paths with many of the star talents Welk made famous on his musical variety show, which aired from the 1950s through the early 1980s. —Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 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