What is another word for auctions?

Common synonyms for auctions include auctionsale, auctioneer, vendue, auction, auctionbridge.

What is the opposite of auctions?

Antonyms of auctions include barter, trade, exchange, private sale, direct sale.

Synonyms for

Auctions

Verb / ˈɑ:kʃʌnz / / ˈɔ:kʃʌnz / Another word for auctions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

Synonyms & similar words

auctionsale auctioneer vendue auction auctionbridge auctionoff sale bidding auctioning vendue market fair exhibition show raffle lottery raffling drawing sweepstake sweepstakes contest competition event trade commerce business

Synonyms by register

Formal

vendue public sale disposal

Informal

bid-off sale

Literary

public outcry vendue

Antonyms

barter trade exchange private sale direct sale

Common collocations

live auction
online auction
art auction
charity auction
auction house
auctioneer sells
bid at auction
win an auction

Word family

noun auction

verb auction

adjective auctionable

Usage note

The word 'auctions' is the plural form of the noun 'auction' or the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to auction'. It refers to a public event where items are sold to the highest bidder.