Assorted

/əˈsɔːrtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Consisting of various kinds or types; various.
The bakery offers an assorted selection of pastries and breads.
Mixed or diverse in nature.
She received an assorted collection of seashells from her vacation.
Different kinds or types grouped together.
We bought an assorted pack of crayons for the art class.

Etymology

From Latin 'assortire', meaning 'to sort together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

assorted fruits
A mix of different kinds of fruits.
assorted nuts
A mixture of various types of nuts.
assorted chocolates
A collection of different types of chocolates.

Related Words

variety
The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity.
mixture
A combination of two or more substances.
selection
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

Slang Meanings

A hodgepodge of items
That garage sale was a total assorted mess.
A mix of people or things
The party had an assorted crowd, from families to college kids.