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consignment
kuhn-SYN-muhnt
Consignment (noun) means a batch of goods sent or delivered together, especially for sale. Example: “The shop received a fresh consignment of winter coats.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- consignments
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Etymology
From consign plus -ment.
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What does “consignment” mean?
The word “consignment” means a batch of goods sent or delivered together, especially for sale. In plain terms, a shipment of goods, or a sale arrangement where the original owner keeps ownership until the item sells.
How do you pronounce “consignment”?
“Consignment” is pronounced kuhn-SYN-muhnt (/kənˈsaɪnmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “consignment” in a sentence?
Here is “consignment” used in a sentence: “The shop received a fresh consignment of winter coats.”
What part of speech is “consignment”?
“Consignment” is a noun.
How many meanings does “consignment” have?
“Consignment” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a batch of goods sent or delivered together, especially for sale.
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