silent auction

noun

Synonyms of silent auctionnext
: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

Examples of silent auction in a Sentence

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Dinner, dancing, live entertainment, a silent auction, live auction and raffles are planned. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 This season’s Car Show, which is held in the spring and fall each year, included a silent auction and bake sale plus hot dogs available for a donation. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026 The $100 admission includes food, beverages, live music, encounters with animals such as sloths and capybaras, and a silent auction. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026 There will also be live entertainment, raffle prizes and a silent auction. Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silent auction

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 May. 2026.

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