Definition

A person or company that sends goods to another person or company for delivery.

Example

The consignor shipped the package to the store for sale.

Conversation

Do you remember the consignor we talked about last week?

Yeah, they sent that package really quickly!

I hope the consignor keeps up that speed for future deliveries.

Me too; it makes everything so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Consignor → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "signare" (meaning to mark or sign). The word "consignor" refers to a person who sends goods or marks them for shipment, thus indicating their intent to send something together with the goods.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'marking' ('signare') something to send it 'together' ('con-') — that's why a consignor is a person who sends goods.

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