1. a person or company that sends goods to another party (the consignee) for sale or custody, retaining ownership until the goods are sold.
Usage: common in commerce and shipping; also spelled 'consigner' in some contexts

Examples

• The consignor shipped the artwork to the gallery for display and sale.
• As the consignor, the manufacturer retained ownership of the goods until they were purchased.
• The consignor and consignee signed an agreement outlining the terms of the shipment.
• The store acts as a consignee, while the local artisan is the consignor of the handmade items.
• The consignor must provide accurate documentation for all items sent overseas.