Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
highest-bidder
noun
/ˈhaɪ.əst ˈbɪdər/
Definition
The person or entity that offers the most money for an item or service during an auction or bidding process.
Examples
- The highest-bidder at the auction walked away with the rare painting.
- At the charity event, the highest-bidder won a weekend getaway.
Meaning
In an auction context, the highest-bidder is the one who has placed the highest bid, winning the right to purchase the item being sold.
Synonyms
- top bidder
- winning bidder
- highest offerer
