assortment

noun

as·​sort·​ment ə-ˈsȯrt-mənt How to pronounce assortment (audio)
Synonyms of assortmentnext
1
a
: the act of assorting
b
: the state of being assorted
2
: a collection of assorted things or persons

Examples of assortment in a Sentence

The book has a wonderful assortment of characters. You can choose from a wide assortment of options.
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During ski season, a glance around the lobby reveals an assortment of people toting ski gear and wearing high-end outdoor clothing. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026 Urban Outfitters is expanding into on-demand retail through a nationwide partnership with DoorDash, giving customers access to the brand’s fashion, accessories, beauty, gifting and lifestyle assortment through the delivery platform. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 May 2026 Each one comes with an assortment of loose faux-flower bunches that can be custom-arranged and tweaked to your preference. Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 Over the years, excavations at Chagyrskaya Cave in southwestern Siberia have unearthed an assortment of Paleolithic treasures, including heaps of tools fashioned from stone and bone, alongside fossils from the easternmost population of Neanderthals. Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for assortment

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of assortment was in 1611

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“Assortment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assortment. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

assortment

noun
as·​sort·​ment ə-ˈsȯ(ə)rt-mənt How to pronounce assortment (audio)
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

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