silent auction

noun

: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

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The event includes dinner, drinks, a silent auction and entertainment. Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024 Dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, silent auction and dancing. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024 Cost: $60+ 🎨 La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Enjoy local and international artwork, drinks, food, live music and a silent auction while strolling through this pet and kid-friendly event. Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024 The evening included a silent auction, which raised $40,000 for the theater. Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024 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 2 Dec. 2024.

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