·add. ·- A stage entertainment of successive separate performances, usually songs, dances, acrobatic feats, dramatic sketches, exhibitions of trained animals, or any specialties. Often loosely called vaudeville show.
·noun That which is various. II. Variety ·noun A number or collection of different things; a varied...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
·noun Semblance; likeness; appearance. II. Show ·noun Proud or ostentatious display; parade; pomp. ...
·noun A show carried about in a box; a peep show. ...
An exclamation from the boatswain's mate, or master-at-arms, for people to show that they are awake ...
The Sailor's Word-Book