assortment

noun

as·​sort·​ment ə-ˈsȯrt-mənt 

1

a

: the act of assorting

b

: the state of being assorted

2

: a collection of assorted things or persons

Synonyms of assortment

• variety
• medley
• jumble
• collage

Examples of assortment in a Sentence

The book has a wonderful assortment of characters.

You can choose from a wide assortment of options.

Recent Examples on the Web

Far from a future concept, AI is a real-time business capability reshaping how assortments are planned, demand is forecasted, product performance is evaluated and market shifts are addressed. —Sj Studio, Footwear News, 10 June 2026

An assortment of street vendors and informational booths attracted a big crowd to the Poway Spring Festival on May 31. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026

The site was established in 1974 as the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and showcases a rich assortment of fossils, a museum and paleontology lab and some of the state’s most beautiful views, including the Painted Hills. —Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026

King was probably best known for his large assortment of catchphrases. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing assortment

• independent assortment
• law of independent assortment

Rhymes for assortment

• comportment
• deportment

Kids Definition

assortment

noun

as·​sort·​ment ə-ˈsȯ(ə)rt-mənt 

1

a

: arrangement in classes

b

: the quality or state of being made up of various kinds

2

: a collection of different things or persons

Medical Definition

assortment

see independent assortment