auctioneer

noun

auc·​tion·​eer ˌȯk-shə-ˈnir How to pronounce auctioneer (audio)
: an agent who sells goods at auction

Examples of auctioneer in a Sentence

The auctioneer started the bidding at $100.
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In 1825, an auctioneer had removed three devotional prints contained within the Bible’s pages since the 1450s to sell separately. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025 Christie’s auctioneer and art world dynamo Sara Friedlander led a high-octane live auction, which included works by Hilary Pecis and Andrew Brischler, a 10-person experience at Martha Stewart’s private residence, and an iconic Bob Mackie dress and jacket modeled by Coco Rocha herself. Erin Michelle Newberg, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025 From there, Macy was able to set up a meeting with Caza Sikes, an art appraisal business and auctioneers. Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025 Additionally, a Live Auction introduced a new auctioneer, adding fresh energy to the evening. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for auctioneer

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1708, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of auctioneer was circa 1708

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“Auctioneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/auctioneer. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

auctioneer

noun
auc·​tion·​eer ˌȯk-shə-ˈni(ə)r How to pronounce auctioneer (audio)
: a person in charge of an auction
auctioneer verb

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