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

The influencer-slash-cofounder of Same Los Angeles is introducing outerwear as part of the swim-first brand’s layered fall assortment, her latest step in transitioning it to a year-round lifestyle concept. —Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025

There’s turkey, pies, and a gorgeous assortment of side dishes with all the usual suspects. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025

Meghan films her feet secured with cozy socks, followed by an assortment of heels lined up against a drawer unit. —Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025

The solution for Best Buy has been to offer a wider assortment of more affordable items, allowing consumers to continue shopping there. —Phil Wahba, Fortune, 14 Oct. 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