assortment

noun

as·​sort·​ment ə-ˈsȯrt-mənt 

1

a

: the act of assorting

b

: the state of being assorted

2

: a collection of assorted things or persons

Synonyms of assortment

• variety
• medley
• jumble
• collage

Examples of assortment in a Sentence

The book has a wonderful assortment of characters.

You can choose from a wide assortment of options.

Recent Examples on the Web

While Nordstrom curates its assortment, some beauty brands like Haruharu Wonder may be fulfilled by third-party sellers. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026

The selection skews toward the timeless and the high-end, with a particularly strong assortment of designer outerwear and leather pieces. —Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026

The retailer has added an inaugural 13 brands in the category to its assortment, roughly half of which are available strictly via Ulta’s new online marketplace, while six others are available online now and will enter more than 600 doors in April. —Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026

Choose from an assortment of spring ready transitional pieces. —ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing assortment

• independent assortment
• law of independent assortment

Rhymes for assortment

• comportment
• deportment

Kids Definition

assortment

noun

as·​sort·​ment ə-ˈsȯ(ə)rt-mənt 

1

a

: arrangement in classes

b

: the quality or state of being made up of various kinds

2

: a collection of different things or persons

Medical Definition

assortment

see independent assortment