word
Auction
AH-kshuhn
/ˈɑːkʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
auction
Dictionary meaning
The public sale of something to the highest bidder.
Examples
- After falling on hard times, the art collector auctioned many expensive paintings.
Synonyms: auction sale, vendue
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