silent auction

noun

: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

Examples of silent auction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After checking in, guests will be treated to a welcome reception and silent auction on Friday evening, followed by a gala dinner where each course will be prepared by a different culinary master. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024 Besides food booths there will be live entertainment by local artists, pop-up booths from retailers, a silent auction and a photo booth. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for silent auction 

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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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“Silent auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silent%20auction. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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