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auctioneer

/ˌɔːk.ʃəˈnɪər/
auc · tion · eer
Plural:auctioneers
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Past Simple:auctioneered
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Past Participle:auctioneered
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Present Participle:auctioneering
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auctioneer Lexical Profile

auctioneer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who conducts auctions by accepting bids and declaring goods sold.

Example

"The auctioneer brought the gavel down with a sharp rap, selling the antique vase to the bidder in the front row."

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• verb

1

To act as an auctioneer or sell goods at an auction.

Example

"He volunteered to auctioneer the donated artwork at the annual charity gala."

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• Rhymes for auctioneer

• Nearby Words

auburn
auckland
auction
auctioneer
auctioneering
audacious
audaciously

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century from 'auction' (from Latin 'auctio', meaning 'an increasing') and the agent suffix '-eer' (from French '-ier').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Auctioneer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/auctioneer
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