assortment

American  

[uh-sawrt-muhnt] / əˈsɔrt mənt /

noun

1. the act of assorting; distribution; classification.

2. a collection of various kinds of things; a mixed collection.

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assortment British  

/ əˈsɔːtmənt /

noun

1. a collection or group of various things or sorts

2. the act of assorting

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Other Word Forms

• reassortment noun

Etymology

Origin of assortment

First recorded in 1605–15; assort + -ment

Example Sentences

The drinks are excellent, whether you opt for a frozen margarita with a Tajin rim in an assortment of flavors or any of the other fruit-forward options on the menu.

From Salon

The retailer has adjusted its product assortment to keep prices low for its shoppers.

From The Wall Street Journal

In grocery and convenience formats, AI helps determine optimal product mix by store, adjusting assortments based on local purchasing patterns rather than national averages.

From Barron's

An assortment of vintage items on display in a hutch the couple purchased at the Santa Monica Flea Market.

From Los Angeles Times

Under the hood of the Sport Hybrid you will find an assortment of yellow filler caps, dipstick handles and boxes, color-coded to indicate regular service items.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• array
• collection
• combination
• hodgepodge
• jumble
• mishmash
• mixture
• selection
• sort