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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

auction

/ˈɔːkʃən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does auction mean?

noun, verb

A public sale of goods or property by bidding, or the process of offering something for sale to the highest bidder. To sell something to the highest bidder, especially in a public sale.

Example

"The auction house sold the painting for a record price."

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