extravaganza

American  

[ik-strav-uh-gan-zuh] / ɪkˌstræv əˈgæn zə /

noun

1. a musical or dramatic composition or production, as comic opera or musical comedy, marked by a loose structure, a frivolous theme, and elaborate costuming and staging.

2. any lavish or opulent show, event, assemblage, etc..

   an extravaganza of new housewares on the twelfth floor.

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extravaganza British  

/ ɪkˌstrævəˈɡænzə /

noun

1. an elaborately staged and costumed light entertainment

2. any lavish or fanciful display, literary or other composition, etc

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Etymology

Origin of extravaganza

1745–55; alteration of Italian ( e ) stravaganza extravagance

Example Sentences

The weeklong extravaganza was a sign of just how much this previously obscure and neglected corner of tech has changed since the start of the AI boom.

From The Wall Street Journal

The greatest asset of this North America extravaganza is that the three host nations are so vast that every participating nation can draw a passionate, knowledgeable crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal

The number would have been even lower, but for Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova rejoining the glitzy annual extravaganza.

From Barron's

Some of the initial hype might have settled, but there's no doubt that it's the hot favourite as we begin the three-month extravaganza that is awards season.

From BBC

Last year, India’s richest family made headlines worldwide with an eye-popping wedding extravaganza serenaded by Rihanna and attended by Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• pageant
• spectacular