Auction House (Noun)
Meaning
A firm that conducts auctions.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The prestigious auction house handled the sale of the rare painting, fetching a record-breaking price.
- The local auction house specialized in antique furniture, attracting collectors from all over the country.
- Sotheby's is one of the world's most renowned auction houses, with a long history of selling rare and valuable items.
- The small town's auction house was a hub of activity on Saturdays, with locals gathering to bid on everything from tools to trinkets.
- Christie's auction house in New York City was the venue for the highly publicized sale of the celebrity's art collection.