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

Brands operating on a concession or consignment model have recovered close to what they were owed. — Rachel Felder, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026

The consignment came at a dire time for the gallery, which has faced multiple lawsuits in recent years, including one filed by artist Jeffrey Gibson, alleging the gallery was withholding hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales proceeds. — News Desk, Artforum, 2 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