: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand
Examples of silent auction in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe evening included a silent auction, which raised $40,000 for the theater.—Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024 There will also be a silent auction from 1-3pm, featuring items from local breweries.—Laura Barrero, Axios, 19 Oct. 2024 In addition to gaming, the evening will include complimentary wine and beer, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction.—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2024 Explore three floors of indoor and outdoor exhibits, concessions, bake sale and silent auction.—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for silent auction
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