myriad

myriad

CEFR: C1-C2 /myr-i-ad/ [m.ih1.r.iy0.ah0.d]

A myriad or myriads of people or things is a very large number or a great variety of them. For example:

Example Sentences:
They face a myriad of problems bringing up children.
The car comes in a myriad of colors. (meaning in many colors)
There is a myriad of possibilities.
Our cable providers offer a myriad of channels to watch!
His brother owns a myriad of video games, more than I've ever seen!

Be aware that "a myriad of things" is singular.

The word 'myriad' can be used as an adjective, meaning having a large number or great variety. Here are example sentences:

Example Sentences:
The old system's problems were myriad.
She looked up at the myriad star.