silent auction

noun

: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

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The fundraiser features a live and silent auction of fine art, furniture and jewelry donated by San Diego artists. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 The reception alone will feature each of the authors, who will be available to sign books, plus an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025 Unleashed, Uncorked, Unframed Gala: An evening with wines, gourmet cuisine, live and silent auctions, and a private art sale. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025 The evening will feature entertainment, an open bar, dinner and both live and silent auctions. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for silent auction

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of silent auction was in 1866

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“Silent auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silent%20auction. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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