consignment
noun/kənˈsaɪnmənt/
Frequency rank: #13,012 most common English word
Meaning
a batch of goods sent or delivered to someone, often for sale on behalf of the owner.
Example sentence
The store received consignment of handmade goods from a local artisan.
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