1. the act of offering to pay a particular amount of money for something at an auction
2. a command or request
Usage: formal
3. an invitation
Usage: formal

Examples

• The bidding for the antique vase started at fifty dollars.
• Several collectors participated in the bidding war.
• She won the painting after intense bidding.
• The servants obeyed their master’s bidding without question.
• He came at her bidding to discuss the matter.
• The guests arrived at the host’s bidding.
• The bidding reached record levels at the charity auction.