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

Ulta Beauty is continuing to ride the dermatological skin care boom, adding Drmtlgy to its assortment. —Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025

Other items not part of the holiday meal deal are offered at a discount, including a slightly pricier line featuring premium ham and an assortment of desserts. —Nino Paoli, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025

Some styles tap into Y2K trends; others nod to the holiday season with a fun assortment of vintage holiday graphics and sweatshirts. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2025

Denim remains a standout, with wide-ranging sizes and lengths, silhouettes, and washes, while loungewear, outerwear, activewear, and dressier picks like slip skirts and skorts round out the assortment. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025

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