auction house

noun

: a business that runs auctions
She works as an auctioneer at an auction house.

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Don’t skip peeking into Akiba Antiques, Lone Ranger Antiques (specializing in Swedish country antiques and Gustavian furniture), the Kodner Galleries auction house, or even the nostalgic media selection at Retroitis. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025 The pair—who were both heavily intoxicated, the auction house says—wound up in a scuffle in which Lennon lost his glasses. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025 The auction house Bonhams said in a statement that 30 of Ross' paintings will be sold at different auctions. Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025 Fiancée Zendaya also attended the event, which was held at Christie’s auction house in London, marking a rare public appearance for the private pair. Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for auction house

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“Auction house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/auction%20house. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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