# assorted

/əˈsɔɹtɪd/ (US) · /ɐsˈɔːtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/assorted
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

consisting of various types of things mixed together. You use this to describe a collection where the items are different from each other.

For teachers: consisting of various types or sorts; miscellaneous. Typically used attributively to describe a collection of diverse items within a single category.

## Examples

- The box contains assorted chocolates.
- She bought a bag of assorted buttons to finish her sewing project.
- The gift basket was filled with assorted gourmet cheeses, crackers, and fine wines from across the Mediterranean region.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun to describe a variety of items.

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