: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand
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The Texas Jazz Cats will play live music, and there will be a silent auction and a wine pull.—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026 The event also includes a silent auction.—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 There will be a DJ, silent auction, raffle and no host bar.—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 The meeting also includes silent auction tables and a raffle.—Holly Andres, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silent auction