Meaning & Definition of Auction in English
English⟶
Auction
/ɑkʃən/
noun
1. A variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game
- Now generally superseded by contract bridge
synonym:
- auction,
- auction bridge
2. The public sale of something to the highest bidder
synonym:
- auction,
- auction sale,
- vendue
verb
1. Sell at an auction
synonym:
- auction,
- auction off,
- auctioneer
Examples of using
My friend picked up a bargain at a seized car auction last week.
Imogen of the Internet is fighting six bored housewives to win an eBay auction for a bag of premium chai tea.
I obtained the painting at an auction.