bazaar

noun

ba·​zaar bə-ˈzär How to pronounce bazaar (audio)
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
3
: a fair for the sale of articles especially for charitable purposes
a church bazaar

Examples of bazaar in a Sentence

we wandered around the bazaar looking to buy gifts
Recent Examples on the Web It's known as a cafe and a shisha lounge, in addition to serving a full food menu, and provides welcome respite amid the clamor of the bazaar. Jake Emen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Nov. 2023 The booth fees are $20 and $40, which will be used to promote the event and provide free activities for children at the bazaar. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2023 The bazaar will be open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. each day of the festival. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Nov. 2023 Still, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee insists the events are a success, saying at least 100,000 people have checked out the bazaars and that 460,000 tourists from mainland China visited for National Day. Chris Lau, CNN, 3 Nov. 2023 Naguib Mahfouz Cafe: Located inside the bazaar, this dinner spot offers traditional Egyptian food–including the absolute best lentil soup. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Aug. 2023 For Fairmont Quasar Istanbul's Aila—newly added to the Michelin Guide—the choice to stock the kitchens with spices and charcuterie from the city's bazaars and fish markets is about putting money in the pockets of local vendors as much as packing the dishes with regional flavors. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2023 On a tour in late September sponsored by Beijing, the 22 journalists from 17 countries visited bazaars and chatted with residents over dates and watermelon slices. Didi Tang, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2023 Gaithersburg’s Locally Crafted, a shop showcasing pottery, jewelry and other products crafted by local makers, is bringing more than three dozen vendors to Ellsworth Drive for an outdoor bazaar. Chris Richards, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Persian bāzār

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bazaar was in 1612

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“Bazaar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bazaar. Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

bazaar

noun
ba·​zaar bə-ˈzär How to pronounce bazaar (audio)
1
: a marketplace (as in the Middle East) containing rows of small shops
2
: a place where many kinds of goods are sold
3
: a fair for the sale of articles especially to raise money for charity

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