consignment

Word parts

consign + -ment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kənˈsʌɪnm(ə)nt/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular consignment

Plural consignments

1. A consignment is goods sent for sale.

   The shop got a consignment of new books.

   A shop that has goods on consignment can send them back if they are not sold.

Related words

• consign

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