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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The platform costs consumers $479 via YouTube TV ($199 for college students and other pricing options through assorted discounts/packages, with restaurants and bars paying much more). Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024 Each door reveals new supplies for DIY activities such as assorted round beads, charms, and thread for DIY friendship bracelets, plus other gifts like nail polish and nail stickers to create festive purple, pink, blue, and yellow manicures. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 This sampler includes assorted chocolate flavors like oat milk, sea salt, and coconut milk. Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024 Some of Paul's baskets include assorted fruit, cheese, crackers, cookies, and the Kentucky classic Modjeskas from Bauer's Candies, based in Lawrenceburg. The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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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