assorted

adjective

as·sort·ed | \ -ˈsȯr-təd

Definition of assorted

1 : suited especially by nature or character an ill-assorted pair

2 : consisting of various kinds assorted chocolates

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a box of assorted cheeses a box of assorted chocolates

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With due to respect to a hot Reds team, the Cubs losing four straight games at Great American Ball Park felt a little fluky; two grand slams, two home runs by pitchers, assorted injuries to Kris Bryant and the bullpen. — David Haugh, chicagotribune.com, "Cubs' rough weekend in Cincinnati should be viewed as a blip, not a red flag," 25 June 2018 But what food and prices: hummus and assorted salads, kebabs, moussaka, and the like, plus Abali yogurt soda and Burg apple nonalcoholic beer to wash it down. — Michael Klein, Philly.com, "Let's Eat: The January restaurant shakeup," 24 Jan. 2018 With floured 2- to 3-inch assorted cookie cutters, cut dough into as many cookies as possible, wrap and refrigerate trimmings. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "How to Make the Most Delicious Christmas Butter Cookies," 20 Dec. 2018 Farmer and The Seahorse will serve a family-friendly Easter brunch buffet with offerings such as creamed scrambled eggs, a carving station, salad bar, assorted pastries and build-your-own omelet, waffle and bagel stations. — Carolina Gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "76 local restaurants will be hoppin' with breakfast, lunch and dinner specials on Easter Sunday," 27 Mar. 2018 Serve with assorted crackers or sliced French bread. — Nina Mandell, For The Win, "11 ridiculously easy and delicious last-minute Super Bowl recipes," 2 Feb. 2018 She was also horrified by the accompaniments, which appear to be assorted crackers. — Amanda Arnold, The Cut, "The Caviar Presentation at Mar-a-Lago’s Restaurant Left One Guest ‘Traumatized’," 21 Jan. 2018 These are words that might resonate with any well-meaning stepparent, words that point to the sometimes fraught complexity of belonging to a family that isn't so much blended as composed, assorted, irregular. — Rebecca Mead, Town & Country, "More to Love," 13 Jan. 2014 Serve in a bowl with assorted crackers and breads or shape tablespoonfuls of the cheese into balls. — Country Living, "Spiced Yogurt Cheese Balls," 26 Dec. 2010

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The first known use of assorted was circa 1797

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assorted

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of assorted

: including several kinds

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assorted

adjective

as·sort·ed | \ ə-ˈsȯr-təd

Kids Definition of assorted

1 : made up of various kinds assorted chocolates

2 : suited to one another : matching or fitting together They looked at Dorothy and her strangely assorted company with wondering eyes …— L. Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz