variety
noun
va·ri·e·ty
və-ˈrī-ə-tē 
plural varieties
1
: the quality or state of having different forms or types : multifariousness
2
: a number or collection of different things especially of a particular class : assortment
3
a
: something differing from others of the same general kind : sort
b
: any of various groups of plants or animals ranking below a species : subspecies
4
Synonyms
Examples of variety in a Sentence
I was surprised by the variety of the choices that were available.
My life needs more variety.
Recent Examples on the Web
Studies have shown the cannabis plant can help with a variety of medical ailments, including anxiety.
—
Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The rapper has been involved with a variety of political causes, largely Democratic ones, per the newspaper.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
More to love: The pack comes in a variety of colors to please any hiker’s aesthetic.
—Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
His short fiction has appeared in a variety of national literary magazines and anthologies.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for variety 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The rapper has been involved with a variety of political causes, largely Democratic ones, per the newspaper.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
More to love: The pack comes in a variety of colors to please any hiker’s aesthetic.
—Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
His short fiction has appeared in a variety of national literary magazines and anthologies.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for variety
Dictionary Entries Near variety
Cite this Entry
“Variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variety. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
variety
noun
va·ri·e·ty
və-ˈrī-ət-ē
plural varieties
: any of various groups of plants or animals ranking below a species : subspecies
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share