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

And yet for a century — going back to 1928 — we’ve had the Great Depression, wars, terror attacks, assassinations, pandemics, assorted unrest and other market shocks.

From MarketWatch

Footage obtained by TMZ shows Sweeney climbing up the Hollywood sign to help string up a clothesline of assorted bras across the familiar landmark.

From Los Angeles Times

You always knew the menagerie was nearby because the smell turned from swampy to wood shavings, wet fur, and assorted musty scents.

From Literature

Self-proclaimed Parrot Heads—who still slap stickers on the building and leave flip-flops, salt shakers and other assorted memorabilia outside as a shrine to sunny good times—want instead to memorialize the studio forever.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• sundry