Bazaar
/bəˈzɑːr/
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Definitions
1
A market, especially one in the Middle East or Asia, typically consisting of a network of alleys with small shops and stalls.
/bəˈzɑːr/
nounneutralBeginner
Place
A market in a Middle Eastern or Asian country.
The bazaar was a sensory overload of sights, sounds, and smells.
💡 Simply: A marketplace, often in the Middle East or Asia.
More Examples
2
We haggled for souvenirs in the crowded bazaar.
How It's Used
Travel
"We visited the bustling bazaar in Marrakech, filled with spices and vibrant textiles."
Cultural Studies
"The researcher spent months studying the social dynamics of the local bazaar."
From Persian بازار (bāzār), ultimately from Old Persian *bāzāra-, meaning "place where merchandise is sold".
The word 'bazaar' has been used in English since the 16th century, reflecting the increasing contact with the Middle East and Asia.
Memory tip
Imagine a buzzing marketplace with exotic goods - that's a bazaar!
Word Origin
LanguagePersian
Original meaning
"place where merchandise is sold"
bustling bazaarcrowded bazaarexotic bazaar
Common misspellings
bazzarbazar
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