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 study evaluated customer satisfaction with various airport lounges across eight categories, including the value of the experience, the staff, the lounges’ food and drinks and their cleanliness and upkeep. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Target doesn’t separate out sales costs for each category, such as footwear. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Some of the bigger categories are alimony, child support and most taxes. — Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

Rad Power Bikes went bankrupt; Juiced Bikes collapsed; Porsche quietly walked away from the category altogether. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026