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Definition of consigner

consigner

/kənˈsaɪ.nɚ/
con · sign · er
Plural:consigners
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• noun

1

A person or company that sends or delivers goods to another party for custody, transport, or sale on their behalf.

Example

"The art gallery takes a thirty percent commission on every painting sold, paying the remaining balance directly to the consigner."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'consigner' is used in general contexts, the variant spelling 'consignor' is strongly preferred in formal legal, commercial, and shipping documents. It should not be confused with 'consignee', which refers to the recipient of the dispatched goods.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'consign' plus the agent suffix '-er'; 'consign' derives via Middle French from Latin 'consignare', meaning 'to furnish with a seal' or 'to register'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Consigner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/consigner
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