bazaar

noun

ba·​zaar bə-ˈzär 

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

a church bazaar

Synonyms of bazaar

• store
• shop
• emporium

Examples of bazaar in a Sentence

we wandered around the bazaar looking to buy gifts

Recent Examples on the Web

The bazaar has plenty of goods, and the smell of hyacinths, a traditional Nowruz flower, permeates the narrow alleys, a visceral reminder of springtime in the city. —Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026

In addition to the colorful spectacle, guests will find food and drinks, a vendor bazaar, dance performances, a live DJ, face-painting, free yoga classes, a tug-of-love competition (like tug-of-war, but with friendlier vibes), a photo booth and more. —Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026

Now open 365 days, as the sign on Olympic Boulevard states, Santee Alley is our very own bazaar. —Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026

Aside from giving advertisers a chance to lock in high-demand commercial slots in advance at a discount, a key advantage of buying in the upfront bazaar is that each transaction is backed by a ratings guarantee. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Persian bāzār

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bazaar

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• ansar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar
• crossbar

Kids Definition

bazaar

noun

ba·​zaar bə-ˈzär 

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