Word Games Pro Dictionary

auction

noun verb

the public sale of something to the highest bidder

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
N
Contains
UC
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɔːkʃən

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the public sale of something to the highest bidder

noun

  1. a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

verb

  1. sell at an auction

Similar words

Synonyms

Scroll to Top