Consignment
Pronunciation: /kənˈsaɪnmənt/
Consignment (noun)
- A group of items sent to a store to be sold, with payment made after the sale.
- An arrangement where goods are sent to a seller, who pays the owner only after selling them.
Examples
- The store received a consignment of new clothing yesterday.
- They signed a consignment to sell the artwork.
Common collocations: receive a consignment, send a consignment, enter a consignment, cancel a consignment