assorted

1 of 2

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

assorted

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of assort

Synonyms of assorted

Adjective

• eclectic
• varied
• mixed
• diverse
• miscellaneous

Examples of assorted in a Sentence

Adjective

a box of assorted cheeses

a box of assorted chocolates

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In a wet year when food is plentiful, your best bet is to hunt over soft mast like muscadines and assorted berries; native grasses and legumes. — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

However, assorted studies suggest that hair overall tends to grow faster during the summer months, possibly due to hormones released more abundantly in warmer temperatures. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Underwood threw for 251 yards in his first collegiate start, before any of his assorted coaches could work their magic. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Choose from several assorted designs, including Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin, Apple, Scarecrow, and Acorn. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing assorted

• ill-assorted

Rhymes for assorted

• aborted
• comported
• consorted
• contorted
• deported
• distorted
• escorted
• exhorted
• exported
• extorted
• imported
• purported

Kids Definition

assorted

adjective

as·​sort·​ed ə-ˈsȯrt-əd 

1

: consisting of various kinds

assorted cheeses

2

: matching or fitting together

an ill-assorted pair