consignee

[ kon-sahy-nee, -si-, kuhn-sahy- ]

/ ˌkɒn saɪˈni, -sɪ-, kən saɪ- /

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noun

a person or party to whom something, usually merchandise, is consigned.

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Origin of consignee

First recorded in 1780–90; consign + -ee

Words nearby consignee

consideration, considered, considering, consigliere, consign, consignee, consignment, consignment store, consignor, consist, consistency

How to use consignee in a sentence

The bill must not be drawn or renewed after the goods have been surrendered to the purchaser or consignee.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
When the consignee accepts the draft, he receives the bill of lading, and is then permitted to put the coffee in a warehouse.
All About Coffee|William H. Ukers
It can be picked up at the door of the shipper and delivered at the door of the consignee, entailing only two handlings.
Highway Transport Commitee Council of National Defence, Bulletins 1|US Government
The consignee then gets possession of the order bill of lading, which entitles him to possession of the goods.
Business English|Rose Buhlig

When the goods arrive at their destination, the consignee is notified and is sent a freight bill showing the freight charges.
Business English|Rose Buhlig

British Dictionary definitions for consignee

consignee

/ (ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː) /

noun

a person, agent, organization, etc, to which merchandise is consigned

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