consignment

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noun

con·​sign·​ment kən-ˈsīn-mənt How to pronounce consignment (audio)
Synonyms of consignmentnext
1
: the act or process of consigning
2
: something consigned especially in a single shipment
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on consignment

consignment

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adjective

: of, relating to, or received as goods on consignment
a consignment sale

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Noun
The auctioneer’s main competitor, Sotheby’s, has not been without major consignments for next month. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Officers at Indianapolis’ express consignment facility also intercepted 96 counterfeit watches bearing Swatch, Audemars Piguet and Rolex trademarks on July 30. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
According to Jean-Louis Baldanza, consignment consultant for Broad Arrow Auctions, this example was initially used for development, testing, and auto shows. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026 Per New York State law, consignment profits rightfully belong to the artist and cannot be used by galleries to cover operating costs. — News Desk, Artforum, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consignment

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1913, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of consignment was circa 1668

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consignment

noun
con·​sign·​ment
kən-ˈsīn-mənt
1
: the act or process of consigning
2
: something consigned especially in a single shipment

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