: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand
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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