silent auction

noun

: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

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There will be raffle items, silent auction items, BDR t-shirts and sweatshirts, food truck, dog costume contest, beer and more. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025 The annual champagne reception, gourmet luncheon, live and silent auction, and fashion show event raises funds to support United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego. Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025 The event includes a silent auction with library wines, current releases, tours and tastings, large formats and more. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025 Enter a $1,000 cash raffle, and enjoy a silent auction, arts and crafts, prizes and food. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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