silent auction

noun

: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

Examples of silent auction in a Sentence

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Buy a raffle ticket to try your luck, find a new treasure at the silent auction and more. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025 The annual champagne reception, gourmet luncheon, live and silent auction, and fashion show event raises funds to support United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 The ham breakfast also raises money through different tier sponsorships, ticket sales and a silent auction. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025 There will also be a silent auction, door prizes, demonstrations and family activities. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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