silent auction

Noun

Meaning

silent auction (plural silent auctions)

An auction where people write secret bids on a piece of paper, and whoever has the highest bid wins the item.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Silent auction items go on display Oct. 1 in MAC’s gallery, Room 1927 (6 S. Joachim St.). Source: Internet

Silent auction of handmade crafts, gift baskets, baked goods. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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