assorted

American  

[uh-sawr-tid] / əˈsɔr tɪd /

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.

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assorted British  

/ 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 )

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Other Word Forms

• unassorted adjective
• well-assorted adjective

Etymology

Origin of assorted

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

Example Sentences

It can be even more challenging if a family lacks the resources to pay for the luxury of home health aides and assorted helpers.

From MarketWatch

Images from Bako’s baby shower were set in a 14,000-square-foot rental villa on one of Dubai’s palm islands, which markets itself as offering eight luxury bathrooms, VIP suites and a “massive assorted candy wall.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite hurting growth, a broader U.K. tax increase could have advantages compared with a grab bag of assorted tax increases, economists say.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is also liberating to spend 40 minutes not thinking about work or assorted problems and anxieties.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• sundry