# all sorts of

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/all-sorts-of
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

A way to say 'many different kinds of' something. You use it to show there is a big variety.

## Examples

- The shop sells all sorts of colorful toys.
- The attic was filled with all sorts of old books, clothes, and broken furniture from years ago.
- During the festival, the market stalls displayed all sorts of exotic spices, handmade crafts, and traditional instruments from across the globe.

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