1. a person who delivers goods to another person (a consignee) for sale, custody, or delivery, typically retaining ownership until the goods are sold
Usage: common in commerce and shipping

Examples

• The consigner shipped the artwork to the auction house for sale.
• As the consigner, she retained ownership of the merchandise until it was purchased.
• The consigner and consignee signed an agreement outlining their responsibilities.
• The store acts as a consignee, while the artist is the consigner of the paintings.
• The consigner tracked the shipment to ensure it arrived safely at the warehouse.