silent auction

noun

: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

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This year’s silent auction will run from Dec. 2 at 12 p.m. ET to Dec. 10 at 9 p.m. ET. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 The event is open to the public, and a live silent auction offers a chance to own a one-of-a-kind piece by the artist. Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Visitors can also expect a Veterans Day tribute, a silent auction, raffles and more. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Nov. 2024 Enjoy food bites, silent auction, basket raffle and Halloween activities for the kids. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for silent auction 

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Jan. 2025.

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