variety variety /vɝˈaɪəti/

noun

1. () A collection containing a variety of sorts of things  ( miscellanea , miscellany , mixed bag , assortment , mixture , motley , potpourri , salmagundi , smorgasbord , variety )
   a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
    A great assortment of cars was on display
   a great assortment of cars was on display
    He had a variety of disorders
   he had a variety of disorders
    A veritable smorgasbord of religions
   a veritable smorgasbord of religions
   
2. () Noticeable heterogeneity  ( diverseness , multifariousness , diversity , variety )
   noticeable heterogeneity
    A diversity of possibilities
   a diversity of possibilities
    The range and variety of his work is amazing
   the range and variety of his work is amazing
   
3. () (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics  ( variety )
   (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics
    Varieties are frequently recognized in botany
   varieties are frequently recognized in botany
   
4. A difference that is usually pleasant  ( change , variety )
   a difference that is usually pleasant
    He goes to France for variety
   he goes to France for variety
    It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
   it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
   
5. A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality  ( variety , form , sort , kind )
   a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
    Sculpture is a form of art
   sculpture is a form of art
    What kinds of desserts are there?
   what kinds of desserts are there?
   
6. A show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances  ( variety , variety show )
   a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances