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

Artists interviewed for the story, meanwhile, described longstanding issues with consignment and transparency at the gallery’s New York locations. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026

His YouTube investigation into an 83-year-old man who entered into a consignment agreement for a valuable Lego Star Wars collection that went missing has led to arrests and lawsuits involving Schneider. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 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

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