silent auction

noun

: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand

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Besides the seven matches, a silent auction took place also benefiting The Jimmy Fund and Gronk Nation Youth Foundation, a charity founded by Gronkowski that is dedicated to inspiring youth to reach their maximum potential through sports, education, community and fitness. Joanna K. Tzouvelis, USA Today, 3 June 2025 The final day to enjoy the food, games and entertainment and bid on silent auction items is Saturday, May 31. Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 31 May 2025 The all-day event features wine and vodka open bars, a silent auction, and entertainment by singer-songwriter EJ Garlands and nightlife legend Hedda Lettuce. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025 Prizes, opportunity drawings, silent auction items, Family Fun Zone, food, beer/wine, soft drinks, kettle corn, and a special drawing for a 4-burner Blackstone griddle are among the events. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025 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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“Silent auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silent%20auction. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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