auctions

[US]/[ˈɔːkʃənz]/
[UK]/[ˈɔːkʃənz]/

Translation

n.a public sale in which the highest bidder wins the item being sold.; the activity of selling things in an auction.
v.to sell something in an auction.; to offer something for sale in an auction.

Phrases & Collocations

online auctions

auction prices

attending auctions

live auctions

auction house

auction records

upcoming auctions

auction winners

past auctions

auctioneer's auctions

Example Sentences

we attended an online auction for rare books last weekend.

the antique furniture sold at a high price at the auction.

bidders gathered at the auction house to view the items.

the auctioneer skillfully encouraged competitive bidding.

she won the painting at auction after a fierce bidding war.

the charity held an auction to raise funds for their cause.

he regularly attends auctions to find unique collectibles.

the auction catalog listed all the items for sale.

they are planning a live auction with a silent auction component.

the auction closed with a final bid of $5000.

the art auction attracted a large crowd of collectors.

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