silent auction

noun

: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

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The event features deluxe buffet, cash bar, silent auction and a performance by singer and TV host Sisaundra Lewis. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025 The night will also include a silent auction and live entertainment. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025 Both a live and silent auction will raise critical funds needed to support these programs. Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 The event will include dinner prepared by chef Maeve Rochford, wine and cocktails, live music and a silent auction. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for silent auction

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of silent auction was in 1866

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“Silent auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silent%20auction. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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