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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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In addition to regular products, expect specialty items and assorted gift baskets. Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 19 Nov. 2025 The assorted energies carry over into Phillip’s co-workers. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025 Classic Large Creative Brick Box Unleash the full potential of your creativity with this large box of 790 assorted Legos. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025 Though the brick storefront located in Arlington, VA may appear modest at first glance, Sheire and MacCallum, alongside their team of employees, produce and sell more than 1,000 sweet and savory pies each week, in addition to 1,325 assorted sweet treats like cinnamon rolls, scones, and cookies. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 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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