a variety of — a number of different types or kinds of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a number of different types or kinds of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ə vəˈraɪəti ʌv/
Example Sentences
- The all-you-can-eat buffet had a variety of desserts, but somehow I only ate chocolate cake... five times.
- Students can choose from a variety of courses to fulfill their graduation requirements.
- My wardrobe has a variety of clothes: black shirt, black pants, black shoes... okay, maybe not that varied.
a variety of
NOUN[/ə vəˈraɪəti ʌv/]
a number of different types or kinds of something
The farmer's market offers a variety of fresh fruits every Saturday morning.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase derives from Latin 'varietas' (diversity, variety), which evolved from the adjective 'varius' (diverse, changing). The Romans originally used this expression to describe the assortment of goods available in markets, and this usage has persisted into modern English.
Breakdown
varius (diverse, changing) + -etas (Latin suffix denoting state or quality), creating 'varietas' (the state of being diverse).
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📝Examples
“The all-you-can-eat buffet had a variety of desserts, but somehow I only ate chocolate cake... five times.”
“Students can choose from a variety of courses to fulfill their graduation requirements.”
“My wardrobe has a variety of clothes: black shirt, black pants, black shoes... okay, maybe not that varied.”
“The conference featured a variety of speakers from different industries and backgrounds.”
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