consignment
Pronunciation: /kənˈsaɪnmənt/
The English word “consignment” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent.
- The act of consigning.
- The sale of one's own goods (clothing, furniture, etc.) through a third-party vendor, in exchange for a portion of the sale price, and with the consigner retaining ownership of the goods until they are sold or abandoned.
Etymology
From consign + -ment.
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