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

The parties were held at a restaurant on Houston called E&O, in a downstairs room, with a Mad Libs assortment of guest deejays, from Moby to Michael Stipe. — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

This Star-Telegram caught a glimpse of filming and saw an assortment of vehicles driving up and down the bridge. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026

Choose from a big assortment designed to address your specific skin care needs. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Among works by emerging jewelers and allies, the assortment features pivotal avant-garde names with a lasting influence on jewelry history who were closeted at the time. — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 4 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