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

Retail partners bring their own knowledge of customers and markets, while their assortment decisions and sales patterns show a brand how its products are performing beyond its own channels. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Choose from a big assortment of festive, fall and halloween-ready designs. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Black holes have an assortment of ringlike structures of different temperatures. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

The assortment includes seasonal favorites such as tulips, crocus, iris, and more. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 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