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Definition of allsorts

allsorts

/ˈɔːlˌsɔːrts/
all · sorts
Plural:allsorts
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• noun

1

British An assortment of colorful, multi-layered sweets made from licorice, flavored coconut paste, and sugar jelly, sold together as a mixed variety.

Example

"My grandfather always kept a paper bag of licorice allsorts in his coat pocket to share during long walks."

2

British A miscellaneous mixture or varied assortment of different things or people.

Example

"The charity shop's bargain bin contained a curious collection of allsorts, ranging from vintage postcards to brass buttons."

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• Nearby Words

allowably
allowance
alloy
allsorts
allspice
allude
allure

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1899 as a compound of the phrase 'all sorts' by the British confectionery firm Geo. Bassett & Co. after a salesman accidentally knocked over several trays of sample sweets and presented the colorful mixture to a client.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Allsorts. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/allsorts
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