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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This assorted pack comes with a wide variety of sizes and materials, including fabric bandages (the longest-lasting) and waterproof options. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025 One thing was certain: Per its title, it was set in the demimonde of the galaxy far, far away, among its scoundrels, and smugglers, and bounty hunters and assorted other criminals. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025 Following a cheese course, dessert will include a sweet cake or tart with ice cream on flights departing Seoul and assorted petits fours on inbound flights to Seoul. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 Containing 20 assorted pyramid tea bags, your valentine can choose from varieties such as apricot amaretto and cherry cosmo for her daily tea break. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 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 3 Apr. 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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