silent auction

noun

: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

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Unleashed, Uncorked, Unframed Gala: An evening with wines, gourmet cuisine, live and silent auctions, and a private art sale. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025 With handcrafted drinks, live music, and a silent auction featuring exclusive experiences, the event is a powerful opportunity to support the young lives La La Land is helping transform every day. Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Cash bar, raffles, silent auctions and split the pot raffle will be available. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025 Highlights include live music in a garden setting, a silent auction, and a chance to meet wine, food and beer specialists. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 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 22 May. 2025.

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