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

For the holiday 2025 assortment, Dvir told WWD that about 40 percent of the assortment was new. —David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026

Since the venue's sprawling size and seemingly endless assortment of awe-inspiring works can be overwhelming, Cocozzo recommends taking one of several free tours, which are led daily. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026

Based on positive response to this distribution strategy and assortment, the footprint has now grown to more than 1,000 locations, the company said. —Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026

An assortment of Bath & Body Works products. —Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 20 Feb. 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