noun
extravaganza
ihk-strav-uh-GAN-zuh
Extravaganza (noun) means a big, elaborate, and often spectacular show or event. Example: “The closing ceremony was a musical extravaganza with hundreds of performers.”
noun
1
A big, elaborate, and often spectacular show or event.
"The closing ceremony was a musical extravaganza with hundreds of performers."
How to use extravaganza
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large, flashy, over-the-top event or show.
Common pairings
a musical extravaganza
a shopping extravaganza
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Word forms
- Plural
- extravaganzas, extravaganze
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Etymology
From Italian stravaganza, shaped in English by the influence of "extravagance."
Rhymes for extravaganza
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What does “extravaganza” mean?
The word “extravaganza” means a big, elaborate, and often spectacular show or event. In plain terms, a large, flashy, over-the-top event or show.
How do you pronounce “extravaganza”?
“Extravaganza” is pronounced ihk-strav-uh-GAN-zuh (/ɪkˌstɹæv.əˈɡæn.zə/ in IPA).
How do you use “extravaganza” in a sentence?
Here is “extravaganza” used in a sentence: “The closing ceremony was a musical extravaganza with hundreds of performers.”
What part of speech is “extravaganza”?
“Extravaganza” is a noun.
Where does the word “extravaganza” come from?
The word “extravaganza” comes from Italian. From Italian stravaganza, shaped in English by the influence of "extravagance.".
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