assorted
Americanadjective
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consisting of different or various kinds; miscellaneous.
assorted flavors; assorted sizes.
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consisting of selected kinds; arranged in sorts or varieties.
rows of assorted vegetables.
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matched; suited.
adjective
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consisting of various kinds mixed together; miscellaneous
assorted sweets
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arranged in sorts; classified
assorted categories
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matched; suited (esp in the combinations well-assorted, ill-assorted )
Other Word Forms
- unassorted adjective
- well-assorted adjective
Etymology
Origin of assorted
Example Sentences
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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 • Jan. 26, 2026
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 • Dec. 23, 2025
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 • Nov. 13, 2025
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 • Sep. 15, 2025
It looked like a packed crowd of people of assorted sizes, standing umbrella-protected in the rain.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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