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

This indulgent assortment includes two pieces of crispy tuna, one piece of satay bass, one piece of chicken satay, one gyoza, and a lollipop wing. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026

The quarterly rebalanced assortment of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offers an adaptable way to capitalize on favorable market conditions while minimizing losses when the market declines, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

An assortment of high-profile companies have announced job cuts in the past year, including UPS, Amazon and Dow this week alone. —Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026

Next, fill it with a small assortment of feminine hygiene products, some genital-safe wipes, and over-the-counter pain relievers. —Christian Dashiell, Parents, 28 Jan. 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