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auctioneer

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Noun — A person who runs an auction, taking bids on behalf of the seller.

Etymology

From auction plus the suffix -eer, which marks someone who does or deals in something (as in engineer, profiteer).

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What does “auctioneer” mean?

The word “auctioneer” means a person who runs an auction, taking bids on behalf of the seller. In plain terms, the person calling out bids and running an auction.

How do you use “auctioneer” in a sentence?

Here is “auctioneer” used in a sentence: “The auctioneer's rapid-fire chant kept the bids coming.”

What part of speech is “auctioneer”?

Depending on how it is used, “auctioneer” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “auctioneer” have?

“Auctioneer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who runs an auction, taking bids on behalf of the seller.

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