noun
extravaganza
ik-strav-uh-GAN-zuh/ɪkˌstrævəˈɡænzə/
A lavish, elaborate show or event.
Acrobats and dancers fill the theater stage in a colorful extravaganza.
Etymology
“Wandering beyond” developed into the idea of something extraordinary or unconventional. The word came to describe fantastic performances or writing, leading to its sense of an elaborate, spectacular entertainment.
In context
This song and dance extravaganza is being filmed on the most expensive set in the history of the Bombay film industry.
More examples
- They turn a simple birthday party into a backyard extravaganza.
- The theater's holiday extravaganza features dancers, acrobats, and a live band.
- These summer extravaganzas draw visitors from across the state.
Forms
extravaganza · extravaganzas