Whitman's sampler

idiom

Meaning

A diverse collection.

Origin

disputed 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.

Examples

SIMPLE

The bookstore offers a Whitman's sampler of different genres.

CONTEXTUAL

The new music playlist is a real Whitman's sampler, featuring everything from classical piano to heavy metal.

COMPLEX

The professor presented a Whitman's sampler of historical documents to illustrate the complex evolution of the country's political philosophy.

Anchors to

sampler