noun Uncommon

assortment

uh-SAWT-muhnt

Assortment (noun) means a varied collection of related items. Example: “The gift box held an assortment of chocolates.”

noun

A varied collection of related items.

"The gift box held an assortment of chocolates."

How to Use Assortment

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA mixed collection of different but related things.

Common pairings

wide assortment assortment of

assortments plural

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The gift box held an _____ of chocolates.

From "assort" plus the noun suffix "-ment".

What does “assortment” mean?

The word “assortment” means a varied collection of related items. In plain terms, a mixed collection of different but related things.

How do you pronounce “assortment”?

“Assortment” is pronounced uh-SAWT-muhnt (/əˈsɔːtmənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “assortment” in a sentence?

Here is “assortment” used in a sentence: “The gift box held an assortment of chocolates.”

What part of speech is “assortment”?

“Assortment” is a noun.

Is “assortment” a common word?

“Assortment” is an uncommon word in modern English.