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 bringing together customer insights in a single dashboard view, teams can then move through line reviews much more efficiently and make faster assortment decisions. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

This assortment also features the award-winning, bestselling Hoola Bronzer – ultra-fine, silky-soft powder builds and blends beautifully to create a natural-looking matte bronze that lasts all day. — ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

An assortment of medals, pins, and IDs are on display during the Lake County Government Center's annual Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

For dinner, there are massive steaks and chops and a heady assortment of seafood. — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 10 Nov. 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