consignment

1 of 2

noun

con·​sign·​ment kən-ˈsīn-mənt 

1

: the act or process of consigning

2

: something consigned especially in a single shipment

see also:

on consignment

consignment

2 of 2

adjective

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

a consignment sale

Examples of consignment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As traditional retailers scramble to adjust inventory size curves, circular apparel channels such as resale, consignment and clothing rental are booming. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Brands operating on a concession or consignment model have recovered close to what they were owed. — Rachel Felder, Robb Report, 4 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

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1913, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing consignment

• consignment store
• on consignment

Rhymes for consignment

• alignment
• alinement
• assignment
• confinement
• refinement
• misalignment
• nonalignment
• realignment
• reassignment
• reconsignment

Kids Definition

consignment

noun

con·​sign·​ment

kən-ˈsīn-mənt

1

: the act or process of consigning

2

: something consigned especially in a single shipment