noun
consignment
kuhn-SYN-muhnt
noun
1
A batch of goods sent or delivered together, especially for sale.
"The shop received a fresh consignment of winter coats."
2
An arrangement in which goods are sold on someone's behalf, with the seller keeping a share of the proceeds and the owner retaining ownership until sale.
"She sold her old furniture on consignment at a local shop."
How to Use Consignment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shipment of goods, or a sale arrangement where the original owner keeps ownership until the item sells.
Common pairings
on consignment
consignment shop
a consignment of goods
Word Forms
consignments plural
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Etymology
From consign plus -ment.