bazaar

ba·zaar

noun \bə-ˈzär\

Definition of BAZAAR

1

: a market (as in the Middle East) consisting of rows of shops or stalls selling miscellaneous goods

2

a : a place for the sale of goods

b : department store

3

: a fair for the sale of articles especially for charitable purposes

Examples of BAZAAR

1. <we wandered around the bazaar looking to buy gifts>

Origin of BAZAAR

Persian bāzār

First Known Use: 1612

Related to BAZAAR

Synonyms

shop, emporium, store

Related Words

market, marketplace, outlet, showroom; boutique, chain store, department store, dime store, exchange, five-and-ten (also five-and-dime), mart, mini-mart, thrift shop, variety store; big box, supercenter, superstore

Rhymes with BAZAAR

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