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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

A batch of goods sent or delivered together, especially for sale.

"The shop received a fresh consignment of winter coats."

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 notes

In 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.

Synonyms

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load commitment cargo loading freight shipment payload lading committal

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Rhymes for consignment

alignment assignment arraignment reassignment

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Frequently asked questions

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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