auctioneer

[awk-shuh-neer]

noun

1. a person who conducts sales by auction.

verb (used with object)

1. to auction (something).

auctioneer

/ ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪə /

noun

1. a person who conducts an auction by announcing the lots and controlling the bidding

verb

1. (tr) to sell by auction

Word History and Origins

Origin of auctioneer¹

First recorded in 1700–10; auction + -eer

Example Sentences

Many auctioneers don’t disclose which type of auctions they run.

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The seller was from the Sutton Coldfield area and the print went to a private buyer in the UK, the auctioneers said.

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But then some people started asking questions about how it ended up under the auctioneer's hammer.

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He also contacted the auctioneers, who emailed the seller.

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Jonathan Torode, from the Kings Langley-based auctioneer, said: "We are thrilled to be able to offer the opportunity to acquire one of the rarest stretch toys in existence."

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