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 living room’s vintage Fortuny drapes are the exception that proves the rule, spotted by Higgins in a Newport consignment shop mid-vacation and hung exactly as found. — Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 The online consignment and thrift store and resale-as-a-service (Raas) provider’s annual report offers insights into how consumers and brands perceive the secondhand market. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
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 New York law requires consignment proceeds to remain the artist’s property and prohibits galleries from using those funds for operating expenses. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 20 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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