B1nounlanguage
US/sɔːrt/
UK/sɔːt/
a type or kind of person or thing
In context
What sort of music do you listen to when you're studying?
The market sells all sorts of street food, from banh mi to grilled squid.
I'm not the sort of person who complains, but this service was terrible.
Words that go with sort
noun + preposition
- sort ofIt's a sort of soup made with rice noodles and beef.
- all sorts ofSmall children ask all sorts of questions.
- some sort ofThere must be some sort of mistake on my bill.
- that sort of thingI don't really enjoy loud parties and that sort of thing.
adjective + noun
- the right sortMake sure you buy the right sort of battery for the camera.
- the same sortWe have the same sort of problems in our office.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The shop sells all sort of fruit.Correct: The shop sells all sorts of fruit.