assorted

adjective

as·​sort·​ed ə-ˈsȯr-təd How to pronounce assorted (audio)
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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There’s also sweet options such as Orange Date Scones that are served warm with house made lemon curd, Almond Financier, and assorted Petits Frais. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 The product will come in at least five varieties – milk, dark, white, caramel and assorted – and will hit shelves in September. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 9 May 2025 Something Delicious will also be offering assorted savory pinwheels across the street at Rustic Interiors, a home decor store at 652 Main St. Also partnering up at this year’s Taste of Ramona is Pamo Valley Winery and Toothacre Olive Oils. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025 There were little roving crews of high school and college kids and other assorted twentysomethings EVERYWHERE on Sunday. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for assorted

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of assorted was circa 1797

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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assorted. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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assorted

adjective
as·​sort·​ed ə-ˈsȯrt-əd How to pronounce assorted (audio)
1
: consisting of various kinds
assorted cheeses
2
: matching or fitting together
an ill-assorted pair

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