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

Every season, true fashion lovers obsess over the new assortment of Bottega bags on the runway—and for spring, there were plenty of hot contenders. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

There is an assortment of activities to take part in, from family-friendly celebrations to adults-only gatherings. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026

By adding dress-leisure product in shoes and boots, along with a more feminine assortment in athletics — from low-profile items to wedges and some new EVA shapes — the collection can become more of a lifestyle footwear resource. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

The Victorian-era tale captures their growing attachment alongside a fascinating assortment of characters and historic events until their Involvement in World War II coincides with Hitler's deliberations to invade Britain. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 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