- a musical or dramatic composition or production, as comic opera or musical comedy, marked by a loose structure, a frivolous theme, and elaborate costuming and staging.
- any lavish or opulent show, event, assemblage, etc.: an extravaganza of new housewares on the twelfth floor.
- an elaborately staged and costumed light entertainment
- any lavish or fanciful display, literary or other composition, etc
