assorted

[uh-sawr-tid]

adjective

1. consisting of different or various kinds; miscellaneous.

   assorted flavors; assorted sizes.

2. consisting of selected kinds; arranged in sorts or varieties.

   rows of assorted vegetables.

3. matched; suited.

assorted

/ əˈsɔːtɪd /

adjective

1. consisting of various kinds mixed together; miscellaneous

   assorted sweets

2. arranged in sorts; classified

   assorted categories

3. matched; suited (esp in the combinations well-assorted, ill-assorted )

Other Word Forms

• unassorted adjective
• well-assorted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of assorted¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; assort + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Koerner runs an investigations and fraud-prevention company that has had decades of dealings with government agencies and assorted businesses, including insurance companies.

From Los Angeles Times

Lee surrounds himself with a network of well-meaning people who take care of each other, interspersed with assorted ne’er-do-wells.

From Salon

Go to your local grocery store or farmer’s market and pick up three to four assorted cheeses, one or two meats, and two to three cracker varieties.

From Salon

Minor roles — assorted friends, relatives and workers — tend to be more lifelike for not having to carry the weight of the melodrama and light up the proceedings here and there.

From Los Angeles Times

Between this and the three corporate players we have yet to meet, “Alien: Earth” can go in assorted directions from here, which is an exciting thought.

From Salon

Related Words

• sundry