CEFR C2

consignor

noun

Meaning

A person or business that hands over goods to another party for sale, storage, or transport while retaining legal ownership until the items are sold.

Examples

The consignor provided a detailed inventory of the vintage clothing sent to the shop.
As the consignor, she receives a percentage of the final sale price once the item is purchased.

Synonyms: sender, shipper, supplier, consignee

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consignor (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈsaɪnər/

Definition

A person or business that hands over goods to another party for sale, storage, or transport while retaining legal ownership until the items are sold.

Examples

The consignor provided a detailed inventory of the vintage clothing sent to the shop.
As the consignor, she receives a percentage of the final sale price once the item is purchased.
The contract clearly outlines the responsibilities of both the consignor and the store owner.

Synonyms of consignor

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Antonyms of consignor

Words with the opposite meaning to consignor:

consignee

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