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.
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Margin pressure, brand confusion and an inability to localize assortment finally led the American parent to divest its last 15% stake in March 2025, marking a full exit from Japan. Rebecca Takada, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 At one point in the video, the camera pans closer to Hayek Pinault to show off the assortment of gold chains across her body. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 July 2025 One of the most beloved aspects of the festival, the annual assortment of tricks and treats is a feast for the genre-devoted and generally curious alike. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 July 2025 The diner-style restaurants offer an assortment of burgers and breakfast items. Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for assortment

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 29 Jul. 2025.

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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