Meaning
Assortment is a noun meaning a collection or variety of different things grouped together. It often implies a mix of items of different kinds, types, or qualities.
Grammar and Usage
- Countable noun
- Used with an assortment of + noun to describe a mix of items.
- Common in both everyday and business English, especially in retail or descriptions of mixed groups.
Sentence structures:
- "An assortment of + plural noun"
- "Offer/Provide/Display an assortment of + noun"
Common Phrases
- An assortment of goods
- An assortment of colors
- An assortment of food
- Wide assortment
- Mixed assortment
Collocations
- Offer an assortment
- Provide an assortment
- Display an assortment
- A wide/broad assortment
- A random assortment
Examples
- The gift basket contained an assortment of chocolates and cookies.
- The store offers a wide assortment of fresh vegetables.
- We were given an assortment of options to choose from.
- His bookshelf holds an assortment of science fiction novels.
- The artist used an assortment of bright colors in her painting.
- The company provides an assortment of services to meet customer needs.
- The box was filled with an assortment of old photographs.
- At the party, guests enjoyed an assortment of appetizers.
Synonyms or Related
- Variety
- Selection
- Collection
- Mix
- Array
- Range