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

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

On every major TV network, anchors reeled off the outcome for former President Donald J. Trump with an auctioneer’s rapid-fire cadence.

From New York Times

The Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar was found in an attic after being presumed lost for more than 50 years, auctioneers said.

From BBC

Related Words

• agent
• clerk
• dealer
• marketer
• merchant
• peddler
• retailer
• salesperson
• saleswoman
• shopkeeper
• trader
• vendor