: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand
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There will also be music, a silent auction and a cash bar.—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 Many can even bid on live and silent auctions like a VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey autographed All-Star ball, and a Jack Hughes signed Olympic Jersey, to name a few.—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 The event, which cost $65 per person, includes a buffet, open bar, NCAA regional championship games on big screens, silent auction, games and raffles.—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 McDonald Park will be lively all day with music, a silent auction of unique items, homemade cookies and local food trucks for lunch.—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silent auction