variety

noun
UK: /vəˈraɪ.ə.ti/
US: /vəˈraɪ.ə.t̬i/

  1. A number of different things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality.

    1. The shop sells a variety of breads.
    2. The show offered a refreshing variety of musical styles, appealing to many tastes.

  2. A type or sort within a larger group.

    1. This is a special variety of apple.
    2. The museum boasts a rare variety of ancient Roman pottery, meticulously preserved.

  3. The quality of being diverse or different.

    1. We need variety in our diet.
    2. The project team benefits from the variety of backgrounds and skills its members possess.

Synonyms

assortment kind range type selection sort diversity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "variety" in English means: A number of different things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality., A type or sort within a larger group., The quality of being diverse or different..

The phonetic transcription of "variety" is /vəˈraɪ.ə.ti/ in British English and /vəˈraɪ.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "variety": assortment, kind, range, type, selection, sort, diversity.

Example usage of "variety": "The shop sells a variety of breads.". More examples on the page.