assortment

noun

as·​sort·​ment ə-ˈsȯrt-mənt How to pronounce assortment (audio)
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.
Recent Examples on the Web Initially intended to hold British Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots, the remote camp would later detain a mass of United States Army Air Force personnel and an assortment of pilots from other Allied nations, ranging from Norway to New Zealand. Jack Bantock, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024 From Ryan Gosling’s rainbow assortment of custom Gucci suiting to Colman Domingo’s brightly hued attire, real men wear pink — or any other color, for that matter. Marc Malkin, Variety, 7 Mar. 2024 The launch of new store brands, such as Simple Truth, helped Kroger face off with Walmart on price and assortment, while stealing share upmarket from Whole Foods. Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 The 46th edition of this annual multicultural celebration and parade will feature a rich assortment of food, music, dance, arts and crafts, games and live entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024 The shop’s menu features cookies in an assortment of flavors, ranging from classics such as chocolate chip and snickerdoodle to specials including apple pie, Mexican hot chocolate, Oreo cheesecake and Almond Joy.. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2024 Breakdowns nearly cost San Francisco against Green Bay, then an assortment of errors (including shabby tackling) pushed them into the deep hole against Detroit. USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024 The town's center, Ojai Village, is home to Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and a charming assortment of New Age shops, art galleries, and the world's largest outdoor bookstore, Bart's Books. Megan Wood, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024 Get a jump on spring cleaning with Amazon’s assortment of vacuum deals this Presidents Day weekend. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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