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 are assorted grab-and-go options throughout the stadium as well. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025 PetSmart Merry & Bright 24-Pack Assorted Toys Bring holiday cheer to your cat with this 24-pack assorted toys set. Jessica Moore, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 Warren Pierce was said to have interviewed tens of thousands of celebrities, authors, politicians and other assorted newsmakers during his long radio career. Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025 There’s also a Halloween Mini Cookie Tray with 52 assorted mini cookies, including sugar, chocolate chip, salted caramel, and white chocolate macadamia nut, along with a mix of assorted holiday candies. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 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 8 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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