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

By this June, Rhode hit more than $500 million despite limited assortment and distribution. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

The usual assortment of beat writers and bloggers were dwarfed inside the Sixers' complex in New Jersey by cameras and questions from media entities far beyond the NBA scope. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

The Studio will offer an even more enticing experience, with an assortment of more than 1,600 products across 90 prestige, emerging and global brands featured. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

There are nigiri and roll options available, but the specialty here is kaisen-don rice bowls topped with an assortment of fresh raw fish. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 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