English Explanatory Dictionary

consignee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The person to whom a shipment is to be delivered.
  2. One to whom anything is consigned or entrusted.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒn.saɪˈniː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-consignee.wav

Word forms

consignee consignees

Etymology

From consign + -ee.

Related words

consignment consignment shop signatory signee signer

Derived words

consigneeship
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