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

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

There are also weekly livestock auctions that are quite the sensory, chaotic feast, with multiple auctioneers going at the same time. — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

This bottle is believed to have been released in the mid-2000s, says the auctioneer, and has been in private hands ever since. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026

Maluleke, the former men's professional player, fired off commentary at the speed and cadence of an auctioneer. — Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 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