Auctioneer
/ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪr/noun
A person who conducts auctions by accepting bids and announcing the winning bidder.
The auctioneer sold the painting for ten million dollars.
Often appears as...
- professional auctioneer
- auctioneer's gavel
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Auction Chants
Auctioneers often speak rapidly to create excitement and encourage higher bids.
The auctioneer's chant mesmerized the bidders into a competitive frenzy.
Pro Tip 2/3Live Events
Auctioneers are commonly seen at live events like art sales, charity fundraisers, or estate auctions.
At the charity event, the auctioneer encouraged the audience to bid generously.
Pro Tip 3/3Gavel Use
An auctioneer often uses a gavel to finalize a sale, signaling no more bids are taken.
With a final strike of the gavel, the auctioneer sold the antique desk.
Compare with
salesman
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