silent auction

noun

Synonyms of silent auctionnext
: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

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Admission to the bazaar is free, but guests can support the Buddhist church and the historic festival through a silent auction. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Lutje said that the fire victims’ GoFundMe and Venmo has been shared in the comments of a post on Sakura Lounge’s Facebook page, and that this weekend on July 10 and 11, the bar will have a silent auction. — Mary Ella Hastings july 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026 Check out the silent auction, flag raising ceremony and patriotic program. — Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026 The event includes on-course contests, raffle opportunities and a post-tournament gathering along with a silent auction. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for silent auction

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of silent auction was in 1866

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