auctioneer
Translation
auctioneer
Examples
The auctioneer spoke very quickly.
The auctioneer spoke very quickly.
She works as an art auctioneer.
She works as an art auctioneer.
Grammar Patterns
((an auctioneer)) a person who conducts auctions The auctioneer spoke very quickly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: salesperson (in a specific context)
Etymology
From 'auction' + '-eer', a suffix denoting a person involved in an activity.
Memory Tips
The person who conducts the 'auction' is the 'auctioneer'. The '-eer' suffix is like in 'engineer' or 'volunteer'.