Added 9 October 2026 bidding /ˈbɪdɪŋ/ noun Categories: LanguageUncommon Words In Latin: licitātiō Wiktionary noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about bidding at Wordnik → Where our words come from → An authoritative direction or instruction to do something. A request to be present. they came at his bidding (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make. Related Words: summonscommanddictationoffertenderingtendererinvitationsolicitationsubmittingapplicationnominationadjudication Back to today's word