silent auction

noun

: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

Examples of silent auction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to entry fees, funds were raised through a silent auction and opportunity drawings. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026

The event features lunch, a silent auction, a bakery auction, sweet shop, cash raffle, wine raffle and more, organizers said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Tickets include beer, wine, and heavy appetizers, plus access to a silent auction and mystery wine pull. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

New this year, the fundraiser will continue after dinner with an online silent auction open to the public. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for silent auction

• concoction
• decoction