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 spooky assortment spans body care, candles, hand soaps, and collectible accessories, including PocketBac holders featuring Oogie Boogie, Zero and The Mayor of Halloween Town. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

The lighter-touch model gives Lululemon a way to expand its official secondhand assortment without collecting, grading and processing every item itself. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026

For dessert, enjoy an assortment of chocolate truffles, mini lemon pie and mini tiramisu. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Yes, he’s accompanied by a partner and, yes, there’s a bulky ring that can be used to manifest an assortment of wondrous and less-than-wondrous things. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 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