silent auction

noun

: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

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The event will include dinner prepared by chef Maeve Rochford, wine and cocktails, live music and a silent auction. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025 First held in the late 1800s, the event has grown into a vibrant community celebration featuring carnival games, live music, food trucks, a silent auction, and a White Elephant Sale — one of the largest flea markets in Howard County. Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2025 Hundreds braved a sudden late May rain and turned out for the celebration, which featured information about Voyageurs, food, live music and a silent auction to raise money for the conservancy’s efforts. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 7 June 2025 Through ticket sales, contributions and a silent auction, this year’s Big Slick Weekend raised $4,530.012. Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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