Definition of auction

Overview of noun auction

The noun auction has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. auction, auction bridge

(a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge)

2. auction, auction sale, vendue

(the public sale of something to the highest bidder)

Overview of verb auction

The verb auction has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. auction, auction off, auctioneer

(sell at an auction)