auctioneer

noun

auc·​tion·​eer ˌȯk-shə-ˈnir How to pronounce auctioneer (audio)
: an agent who sells goods at auction

Examples of auctioneer in a Sentence

The auctioneer started the bidding at $100.
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1708, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of auctioneer was circa 1708

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“Auctioneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/auctioneer. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

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auctioneer

noun
auc·​tion·​eer ˌȯk-shə-ˈni(ə)r How to pronounce auctioneer (audio)
: a person in charge of an auction
auctioneer verb

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