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
1
A varied collection of related items.
"This box has an assortment of chocolates. There's a picture on the cover so you know which is which."
"The gift box held an assortment of chocolates."
"The tool and die department stocks various hardware assortments, such as cap screws in most thread sizes and assorted lengths."
How to use assortment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mixed collection of different but related things.
Common pairings
wide assortment
assortment of
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Word forms
- Plural
- assortments
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Etymology
From "assort" plus the noun suffix "-ment".
Synonyms
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classification
mixture
motley
potpourri
smorgasbord
variety
mixed bag
miscellany
salmagundi
miscellanea
categorization
categorisation
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Frequently asked questions
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.
