Auctioneer
Pronunciation: /ˌɑːkʃəˈnɪr/
Auctioneer (noun)
- A person who sells things to the highest bidder at an auction.
Examples
- The auctioneer started the bidding with a low price.
- An experienced auctioneer can create excitement in the room.
Common collocations: call out bids, conduct an auction, fast-talking auctioneer, auctioneer's gavel