Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vendue
noun
/vɛnˈdjuː/
Definition
A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
Examples
- The antique vase was sold at a vendue for a surprising price.
- He attended the vendue hoping to find some valuable collectibles.
- The local vendue attracted many bidders from nearby towns.
Meaning
The term ‘vendue’ refers specifically to an auction setting where items are sold to the highest bidder, often involving competitive bidding.
Synonyms
- auction
- sale
- bidding
- mart
