Idiom idiom
Whitman's sampler
Meaning
A diverse collection.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“The bookstore offers a Whitman's sampler of different genres.”
“The new music playlist is a real Whitman's sampler, featuring everything from classical piano to heavy metal.”
“The professor presented a Whitman's sampler of historical documents to illustrate the complex evolution of the country's political philosophy.”
Origin
From the brand name of a popular assortment of boxed chocolates marketed in the US. The company was named after its founder, Stephen Whitman of Philadelphia.
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Last updated August 10, 2026