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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There will be a DJ, silent auction, raffle and no host bar. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 In addition to monetary sponsors, Crisis Center is accepting in-kind donations for the silent auction. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 Besides food, the event features beer and wine, desserts and fundraising through a silent auction and raffle. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2026 The meeting also includes silent auction tables and a raffle. Holly Andres, Daily News, 15 Jan. 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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