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 company will also add Mōmi’s assortment of baby bottles and pacifiers to its website, with pacifiers priced around $14 each and two-packs of Mōmi’s 5-ounce bottles in both glass and plastic around $28. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

The concept includes a Beauty Lounge, a travel-specific Mini Mart and services tailored to the pre-flight journey, alongside an assortment spanning Rhode, Summer Fridays, Diptyque, Byredo and Emma Lewisham. — Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Asher’s, while primarily responsible for its own brand of chocolate bars and other assortments, will occasionally produce chocolate for bands, brands, charities and other companies. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

In the morning, the buffet showcases an impressive assortment meant to fuel your day outdoors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 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