auction
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Lazar’s remarks follow a media report in the Australian Financial Review that BlueScope is preparing to auction the North American operations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
They put their majority share up for auction.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
A seat cushion from one of the Titanic's lifeboats was sold at the same auction for £390,000.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
On Saturday, several members of the 1976 team will be present for events, including a pre-match walkout and a post-match shirt auction.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
We had already spent the morning at an auction, where she bought up exotic trinkets to use in her charade as Madam L. L. Lucille.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing auction
Unit 1: Telling Details
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocab for March 19–March 25, 2022
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Mockingbird
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
