Synonyms

consignee

American

[kon-sahy-nee, -si-, kuhn-sahy-] / ˌkɒn saɪˈni, -sɪ-, kən saɪ- /

noun

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

consignee British

/ ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of consignee

First recorded in 1780–90; consign + -ee

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Example Sentences

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Letter to a Consignee" informing him that he, Uncle Ben, had just shipped "2 cwt.

From Cressy by Harte, Bret

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