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

Lululemon, which also includes footwear in its assortment mix, is also in risk profile. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

Advertisement In 2022, Moos and his colleagues reported that in an assortment of silicone bakeware purchased in shops and online, more than 80% of samples released substances of concern into food, while a small number performed well and were very stable. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 26 June 2026

Best Amazon Prime Day Kitchen Deals Home chefs won’t want to miss the assortment of Prime Day deals on cookware and kitchen appliances. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

All of this plays out against the gorgeous backdrop of the Fairley ancestral home (played by Broughton Hall in north Yorkshire) and a glorious assortment of lavish costumes. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 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