auction
Translation
auction, public sale
Examples
The painting was sold at auction.
The painting was sold at auction.
They are holding an auction to raise money.
They are holding an auction to raise money.
Grammar Patterns
((at an auction)) at a public sale where goods are sold to the highest bidder The painting was sold at auction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sale, bidding
Etymology
From Latin 'auctio' (an increase), from 'augere' (to increase), referring to the rising price.
Memory Tips
Imagine the price 'increasing' (the Latin root) with every bid.