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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Use an assortment of orange pumpkins, gourds, and mums for a warm and welcoming porch. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025 Yesterday Disney and Webtoon announced the two companies will partner on a new digital comics platform that brings over 35,000 Marvel, Disney, 20th Century and Lucasfilm Star Wars titles to market worldwide, along with an assortment of content from the Webtoon library. Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Guests can expect an assortment of wines from Italy and Spain initially, and eventually Southern France, Greece and Portugal. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025 This dual‑channel arrangement reflects Pimkie’s strategy to broaden its product assortment online, with up to 3,000 stock keeping units expected via Shein compared to 500 styles currently in its physical stores. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for assortment

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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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 19 Sep. 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

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assortment

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