consignment
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Unlike the previous shipments, which were carried by the Mexican navy, Monday's aid consignment was transported by a merchant ship, sailing under a Panamanian flag, AFP journalists observed.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Alouette’s attempts to reclaim her work as her own instead of her father’s result in her consignment to Salpêtrière.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
Aptly named, the Gold Mine, a second-hand consignment store that funds the community library, might turn up a YSL coat or a Moncler sweater for peanuts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
France's energy ministry and EDF did not respond to AFP's questions on the consignment or trade.
From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025
“New consignment just in from Arabia. Never seen one before?”
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
Vocabulary lists containing consignment
The Secret Life of Bees
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Siddhartha
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Benefits of Being an Octopus
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
