Auctioneer Meaning in English
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Definition
An auctioneer is the person who leads and manages an auction by announcing items for sale, calling out bids, and deciding when each item is sold.
Usage & Nuances
Used almost always for live, public auctions, especially where items are sold to the highest bidder. Common collocations: 'professional auctioneer', 'fast-talking auctioneer'. Not the seller or the place, but the individual who leads the bids.
Example Sentences
The auctioneer started the bidding at $100.
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The auctioneer raised his hand to signal a new bid.
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After the final bid, the auctioneer said 'Sold!'
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The auctioneer was so energetic, everyone was excited to bid.
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I couldn't understand a word the auctioneer said—he was speaking so fast!
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The art auctioneer knew every painting's history by heart.
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