consignment
Translation
consignment, shipment, batch
Examples
The goods were sold on consignment.
The goods were sold on consignment.
A large consignment of books arrived today.
A large consignment of books arrived today.
Grammar Patterns
on consignment sold by a third party The goods were sold on consignment.
a consignment of ((sth.)) a shipment of (sth.) A large consignment of books arrived today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shipment, delivery, batch
Etymology
From 'consign', from Latin 'consignare' (to seal, register), from 'con-' (with) + 'signare' (to sign, mark).
Memory Tips
Think 'con-sign': you 'sign' goods over 'with' someone else to sell them for you.