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

Not to mention, there’s often a live DJ and chic consignment stand with trendy bathing suits and coverups for sale. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

There are brick-and-mortar shops and online businesses, thrift stores and consignment shops and vintage stores. — Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 9 June 2026

Adjective

Newman follows in the footsteps of her late mother Jean who was consignment manager for many years. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026

Buôn Bán, a retail and consignment shop inside the studio that features local artists and makers, will be open. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 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