Auctioneer (Verb)
Meaning
Sell at an auction.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The rare artwork was quickly sold after the experienced auctioneer efficiently facilitated competitive bidding from several enthusiastic collectors.
- Estate owners often hire a professional auctioneer to take charge of the selling process when they decide to sell off their assets.
- The storage unit company's auctioneer was tasked with selling the contents of the abandoned units to the highest bidder.
- The charity event featured a well-known auctioneer who successfully sold the donated items for substantially higher prices than expected.
- In her new role at the art gallery, Sarah was trained to auctioneer exclusive art pieces to serious bidders at high-end events.