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

"Gary Shaw was an integral part of Aston Villa's history and a cherished figure in English football," said Ben Jones, from the auctioneers.

From BBC

The terraced house on Haig Road in South Shore, Blackpool, is a stone's throw away from the promenade but the auctioneers warned it would require a "strip out and re-fit".

From BBC

Ms Polson's Scottish family contacted the auctioneers earlier this year as they sought to sell it under the hammer.

From BBC

Today, one wine auctioneer told me, the counterfeiting of old bottles and labels is so skilful that even the vineyards themselves are often unable to spot a fake.

From BBC

Heritage auctioneers said the Ruth jersey was “photo-matched” by several third parties, using multiple photos from that day on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

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