: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand
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Join fellow business and community leaders for evening featuring inspiring youth stories and silent auction.—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026 Their goal is to raise at least $6,000 through golfer entry fees, an opportunity drawing, silent auction and selling $100 sponsor signs for the holes and greens, said First Vice President Myrna Estremera, who is planning the tournament with Resa Coopat.—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 There will also be a silent auction of a custom guitar and other Gibson memorabilia.—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026 Many can even bid on live and silent auctions like a VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey autographed All-Star ball, and a Jack Hughes signed Olympic Jersey, to name a few.—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silent auction