assorted; assorting; assorts
1
: to distribute into groups of a like kind : classify
2
: to supply with an assortment (as of goods)
assorter
noun
Examples of assort in a Sentence
assort these butterfly specimens according to geographic origin
somewhat surprisingly, the collection of ancient Egyptian art assorts rather well with the museum's modern design
Recent Examples on the Web
The tomb's roof was collapsed, but objects inside remained intact, including bronze vessels used during banquets, iron rods, a pair of large bronze cauldrons and assorted smaller bronze cauldrons, jugs and bowls, according to a news release.
—
Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 June 2025
In the meantime, the Jeddah course is a street track built every year for the race along the Red Sea, along with the grandstands, fan zone, and assorted other temporary structures.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
The distillery uses traditional pot stills for distillation and sources assorted cask types for aging, including ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, and virgin oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Gusto got three boxes of Krispy Kreme: one assorted, one chocolate iced and one glazed.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for assort
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 June 2025
In the meantime, the Jeddah course is a street track built every year for the race along the Red Sea, along with the grandstands, fan zone, and assorted other temporary structures.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
The distillery uses traditional pot stills for distillation and sources assorted cask types for aging, including ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, and virgin oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Gusto got three boxes of Krispy Kreme: one assorted, one chocolate iced and one glazed.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for assort
Cite this Entry
“Assort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assort. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
assort
verb
as·sort
ə-ˈsȯ(ə)rt 
: to sort into groups
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share