assortment

noun

as·​sort·​ment ə-ˈsȯrt-mənt How to pronounce assortment (audio)
Synonyms of assortmentnext
1
a
: the act of assorting
b
: the state of being assorted
2
: a collection of assorted things or persons

Examples of assortment in a Sentence

The book has a wonderful assortment of characters. You can choose from a wide assortment of options.
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In January, the platform released an album touting its music possibilities, populating the tracklist with an assortment of cloned vocalists, including Liza Minelli. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026 The casual Dive-In-Burger by the midship pool has made-to-order burgers and hot dogs, paired with an assortment of sides. Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026 This assortment includes the Detox Pads, which gently remove all traces of makeup and impurities from the day and deep clean skin without stripping. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026 Denim is large part of the brand’s assortment. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assortment

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of assortment was in 1611

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“Assortment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assortment. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

assortment

noun
as·​sort·​ment ə-ˈsȯ(ə)rt-mənt How to pronounce assortment (audio)
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

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