Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
auction-block
Noun
/ˈɔːkʃən blɒk/
Definition
A place where items are sold to the highest bidder in an auction.
Examples
- The rare painting was placed on the auction-block last weekend.
- She was nervous as she stood near the auction-block, awaiting her turn to bid.
Meaning
The auction-block is typically a designated area within an auction house or venue where auctioneers present items and bidders place their bids.
Synonyms
- sales platform
- bidding stage
- lot board
