silent auction
noun[C]
uk/ˌsaɪ.lənt ˈɔːk.ʃən/us/ˌsaɪ.lənt ˈɑːk.ʃən/anauction(=publicsale),especiallyone toraisemoneyforcharity, in whichoffersofmoneyare written down and put inenvelopes, with thepersonofferingthe mostmoneygetting thegoods:
Theeveningwillincludeadinner,entertainment, and asilentauction.
Could youdonateanitemfor asilentauction?
- There will also be asilentauctionoffilmmemorabilia.
- We need tostartcollectingsilentauctionitemsnow.
- I can'tafforda £150ticketto acharityballorgalawith asilentauction.
Shops & auctions
- army disposals store
- army surplus store
- army-navy store
- art gallery
- auction
- craft fair
- craft shop
- creamery
- deli
- delicatessen
- liquor store
- mall
- mart
- meat market
- medical hall
- strip mall
- super-sale
- supermarket
- superstore
- swap meet