assortment

noun

as·​sort·​ment ə-ˈsȯrt-mənt 

1

a

: the act of assorting

b

: the state of being assorted

2

: a collection of assorted things or persons

Synonyms

• variety
• medley
• jumble
• collage

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

Lulu and Georgia’s assortment strategy evolves alongside its brand presence. —Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Chestnut brown stitching appears throughout the assortment as a symbol of Bloom Farm’s commitment to the regenerative process. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2025

This assortment will include body creams and lotions, fragrance mists, Wallflower diffusers, PocketBac hand sanitizers, lip products such as glosses and scrubs, hand soaps, as well as 3-wick candles, according to Schumacher. —Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Aug. 2025

This assortment spans models suited for the tiniest chihuahua to English mastiffs, the slinkiest cat to the most massive maine coons—all of them durable, comfy, and equipped to satisfy your pet’s desire to snuggle. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing assortment

• independent assortment
• law of independent assortment

Rhymes for assortment

• comportment
• deportment

Kids Definition

assortment

noun

as·​sort·​ment ə-ˈsȯ(ə)rt-mənt 

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

see independent assortment