auctioneer
/ˌɔkʃəˈnɪr/
noun
- A person who conducts auctions by calling for bids and selling items to the highest bidder.
- She trained for months to become a certified auctioneer at the livestock market.
- The auctioneer raised his gavel and asked for a starting bid on the antique vase.
- The auctioneer's rapid chant kept the crowd engaged during the charity event.
verb
- To sell something at an auction by acting as the auctioneer.
- He auctioneered the collection of rare coins to a room full of collectors.
- She auctioneered donated artwork to raise money for the local hospital.
- The estate was auctioneered off to pay the family's debts.