extravaganza

The definition of an extravaganza is an elaborate party, festival or artistic fantasy.

(noun)

An example of an extravaganza is a huge circus.

See extravaganza in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

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

See extravaganza in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An elaborate, spectacular entertainment or display: “Washington is an extravaganza of great buildings, greenery, and monuments” (Larry Griffin).
Music A composition marked by freedom and diversity of form, often with burlesque elements and satirical or parodic intent.

Origin:

Origin: Italian estravaganza, extravagance

Origin: , from estravagante, extravagant

Origin: , from Medieval Latin extrāvagāns, extrāvagant-

Origin: , present participle of extrāvagārī, to wander; see extravagant

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