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

• 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

Margin pressure, brand confusion and an inability to localize assortment finally led the American parent to divest its last 15% stake in March 2025, marking a full exit from Japan. —Rebecca Takada, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

At one point in the video, the camera pans closer to Hayek Pinault to show off the assortment of gold chains across her body. —Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 July 2025

One of the most beloved aspects of the festival, the annual assortment of tricks and treats is a feast for the genre-devoted and generally curious alike. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 July 2025

The diner-style restaurants offer an assortment of burgers and breakfast items. —Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 22 July 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