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extravaganza Definition

ex·trava·ganza (ek strav′ə gan′zə, ik-)

noun

  1. a literary, musical, or dramatic fantasy characterized by a loose structure and farce
  2. a spectacular, elaborate theatrical production, as some musicals

Etymology: respelled by analogy with L ex- < It estravaganza, extravagance < estravagante < ML extravagans: see extravagant

extravaganza Synonyms

extravaganza

n.

spectacle, spectacular, divertissement, fantasy; see show 1, 2.

extravaganza Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • entertainment: Something new last August - a weekend-long Extravaganza of free entertainment including ropemaking, coracle making, model making, shanties and much more.
  • year: See all this and more in the film extravaganza of the year with at least 10 % new footage.

Possessives

  • year: Here's looking forward to next year's thrilling extravaganza.

Converse of object

  • motor: Borders Vintage Automobile Club hold their historic motoring extravaganza on the 5th of June 2005 at Mellerstain House.
  • host: Museum plans floral treat for mothers A MUSEUM will host a free floral extravaganza duirng Mother's Day weekend.
  • hold: Look forward to the Freshers ' Ball - a fun-filled extravaganza held at the beginning of the academic session.
  • create: The music department had worked hard all term to create a musical extravaganza in the theater, which really rocked!
  • present: Take a magic carpet ride to the Music Hall this Christmas as we present the exciting eastern extravaganza, Aladdin!

Adjective modifier

  • gastronomic: Both venues will be transformed into a gastronomic extravaganza.
  • action-packed: We'll be watching films, making stuff, playing games, worshipping, praying and reading the Bible in our action-packed extravaganza.
  • two-day: The whole thing culminates in a two-day dance extravaganza at Trafalgar Square, part of which is to be televised by the BBC.
  • musical: The annual Proms In The Park musical extravaganza will be held on Saturday 4th August.
  • theatrical: Regent Street Festival September London's elegant Regent Street closes for a musical and theatrical extravaganza.
  • outdoor: Bewl Estates Manager, Howard Mackenzie said: " The weather on the day was ideal for the outdoor extravaganza.

Noun used with modifier

  • firework: The rains just held off for a successful fireworks extravaganza by the Derwent.
  • multi-media: It's a slickly produced, carefully punctuated multi-media extravaganza of sound, color, movement and action.
  • hen: The Brighton Adonis show ( a hen party extravaganza!
  • multimedia: Then came the product inside the tent: Physical feats, packaged as multimedia extravaganza.
  • dance: The whole thing culminates in a two-day dance extravaganza at Trafalgar Square, part of which is to be televised by the BBC.
  • fashion: In August 2003, Michelle was the inspiration behind a hugely successful fashion extravaganza, which helped raise £ 110,000 for local charities.