auction house

noun

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

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The result was a boost to 321 hp for the mill, allowing for faster acceleration and greater overall speed (zero to 60 mph in less than six seconds and 150 mph, respectively, according to the auction house). Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025 Folks can bid for items online or visit the auction house in person at 7233 Blanco Road. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025 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 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 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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