Examples of “array” in a Sentence

noun A large, impressive, or organized collection of things.

• A dazzling array of colorful scarves hung from the market stall.
• The buffet offered an array of desserts to choose from.
• The store displayed a whole array of smartphones on the counter.

noun In computing, a data structure that stores a set of elements, usually accessed by numbered position.

• To find the highest score, loop through each item in the array.
• You can change the third element of an array by using its index.
• The program stores each user's score in an array.

verb To arrange or display things in order, or to dress someone elaborately.

• The host arrayed the fruit neatly on a large silver platter.
• She was arrayed in a long silk gown for the ceremony.
• Troops were arrayed along the ridge before the battle.