assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯr-təd 
1
: suited especially by nature or character
an ill-assorted pair
2
: consisting of various kinds
assorted chocolates
Examples of assorted in a Sentence
a box of assorted cheeses
a box of assorted chocolates
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
At the start of every Test there are 286,000 pints of assorted types of beer on site.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Elsewhere, in In the Quadrant of Primary Characteristics, fist-size pieces of wood in assorted colors (painted by the artist) rest on bookshelves painted dark green (presented as found).
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Weiss, founder of the digital news site the Free Press, took the reins at CBS News in October, following Skydance Media's acquisition of Paramount Global and its assorted assets.
—Oliver Gettell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for assorted
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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assorted. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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assorted
adjective
as·sort·ed
ə-ˈsȯrt-əd
1
: consisting of various kinds
assorted cheeses
2
: matching or fitting together
an ill-assorted pair
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