auctioneer

noun

auc·​tion·​eer ˌȯk-shə-ˈnir 

: an agent who sells goods at auction

Examples of auctioneer in a Sentence

The auctioneer started the bidding at $100.

Recent Examples on the Web

There are few events that bring together such a diverse group of curators, conservators, historians, gemologists, valuators, auctioneers and other specialists whose work centers on royal jewels. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Phillips, Heritage and other auctioneers also had breakout starts to the year. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 July 2026

An auctioneer with Propstore previously said in a video shared to YouTube that the auction acquired the item from the family of a crew member who worked on The Empire Strikes Back. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Kayleigh Davies is an antiques specialist for the global online auction platform Auctionet and has previously worked as an auctioneer and valuer. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1708, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for auctioneer

• bandelier
• belvedere
• bombardier
• brigadier
• buccaneer
• cavalier
• chandelier
• chanticleer
• chevalier
• commandeer
• disappear
• engineer

Kids Definition

auctioneer

noun

auc·​tion·​eer ˌȯk-shə-ˈni(ə)r 

: a person in charge of an auction

auctioneer verb