Synonyms of category

category

noun

ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē 

as in type

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic

divide the essays into categories based on difficulty of comprehension

Synonyms & Similar Words

• type
• kind
• classification
• group
• tier
• section
• sort
• class
• bracket
• genus
• species
• variety
• rubric
• division
• family
• generation
• grade
• league
• set
• rank(s)
• order
• breed
• description
• subgroup
• specialty
• subspecies
• manner
• subdivision
• subclass
• race
• speciality
• nature
• title
• label
• kidney
• branch
• heading
• feather
• like
• ilk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of category

The school said this reflects a market in which luxury brands continue to operate across more categories, services and experiences that require professionals to understand product culture, business knowledge and the contemporary consumer. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Of the seven room categories, the premium four include a bathtub. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

What is clear is that facing a Bears rush defense that ranked last in my plus blocking rate allowed category is a recipe for success for either Hubbard or Brooks. — Kc Joyner, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Samsung and other rivals entered the foldable-phone market in the late 2010s, but Apple waited years before joining the category. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026