assorted

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

Synonyms

• eclectic
• varied
• mixed
• diverse
• miscellaneous

Examples of assorted in a Sentence

a box of assorted cheeses

a box of assorted chocolates

Recent Examples on the Web

Buy a repair kit with assorted colors to test out. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025

The $349 Security Starter system comes with a base unit (ADT's equivalent of a hub), three door/window sensors, a motion sensor, and assorted yard signs and stickers. —John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025

There’s also a whole other panel of buttons on the right and assorted switches and displays around the cockpit. —Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

Metrick suggested Saks Global stores have been seriously over-assorted. —David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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