assorted

adjective

as·​sort·​ed ə-ˈsȯr-təd How to pronounce assorted (audio)
1
: suited especially by nature or character
an ill-assorted pair
2
: consisting of various kinds
assorted chocolates

Examples of assorted in a Sentence

a box of assorted cheeses a box of assorted chocolates
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Shot in slow motion from overhead, the sequence features a bandaged and bloodied Korda eating, reading, and smoking in his bath as assorted nurses and household staff flit around him as if in a ballet. EW.com, 6 June 2025 The painting of a colorful bouquet of assorted flowers is on the building of Schmidt Design Group, a landscape architecture and planning firm, at 1310 Rosecrans St. The completion of the mural was celebrated May 28 with a community reception. Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025 At the least the new deduction would help to offset the inevitable price hikes likely to be caused by Trump’s assorted import tariffs (see below). Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 Some cater to beginners; others make sure their instructors accommodate assorted levels. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for assorted

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of assorted was circa 1797

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“Assorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assorted. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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assorted

adjective
as·​sort·​ed ə-ˈsȯrt-əd How to pronounce assorted (audio)
1
: consisting of various kinds
assorted cheeses
2
: matching or fitting together
an ill-assorted pair

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