auctioneer
2 synonyms for auctioneer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who runs an auction, taking bids on behalf of the seller.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
auction off
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A person who runs an auction, taking bids on behalf of the seller.
“The auctioneer's rapid-fire chant kept the bids coming.”
auction
auction off
2. verb
To sell something at auction, or to work as an auctioneer.
“He'd auctioneered livestock sales for thirty years before retiring.”
Etymology
From auction plus the suffix -eer, which marks someone who does or deals in something (as in engineer, profiteer).
Full origin of auctioneer →Frequently asked questions
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.
