: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand
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The fundraiser also features bar bites, beer, wine, soft drinks, a silent auction and 50/50 raffles.—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 The event included a Mediterranean dinner, student showcases, a live musician, silent auction and more.—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 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