silent auction

noun

: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

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The black tie optional Soaring Strings celebrates Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s 47th season via a silent auction with online bidding, The CoverGirls Violin Show, cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and music and dancing until 10:30 p.m. on April 26. Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 Guests will experience an inspiring evening filled with stunning abstract and watercolor art, a silent auction, fine wine from Ponzi Vineyards, and delectable appetizers, all while connecting with fellow art lovers and community leaders, according to a news release. Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025 The event, which goes on from April 4-6, includes a fashion show, a silent disco, antique dealers, tea parties, a silent auction and more. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025 There was also a silent auction, which included gift baskets, art collage workshops from a local business and a cake from Icing On The Cake. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 26 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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