1. a person or business to whom goods are delivered or entrusted for sale, custody, or delivery
Usage: commonly used in commerce and shipping

Examples

• The consignee must sign for the package upon delivery.
• The shipping company notified the consignee that the cargo had arrived at the port.
• As the consignee, she was responsible for inspecting the goods before accepting them.
• The consignee agreed to sell the artwork on behalf of the gallery.
• The invoice listed the consignee's address in New York.
• The consignee has 30 days to pay for the merchandise.
• We contacted the consignee to confirm receipt of the shipment.