as in store
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
we wandered around the bazaar looking to buy gifts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bazaar
Hidden within a bustling bazaar, Johri is another masterpiece from Honawar, a place that seamlessly blends old-world charm with contemporary elegance.
—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
The demonstrations, which seem to have partially subsided in recent days, began in the bazaars of Tehran on 28 December, fuelled by anger over Iran’s collapsing currency, and spread across the country.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2026
When the Iranian currency, the rial, plunged yet again, bazaar merchants in Tehran—the traditional backbone of the Islamic Republic—walked out of their shops and into the streets.
—Ali Vaez, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Iran’s regime has been trying to crack down on the protests, which began in late December with shopkeepers and bazaar merchants demonstrating against accelerating inflation and the collapse of the rial.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bazaar
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
The demonstrations, which seem to have partially subsided in recent days, began in the bazaars of Tehran on 28 December, fuelled by anger over Iran’s collapsing currency, and spread across the country.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2026
When the Iranian currency, the rial, plunged yet again, bazaar merchants in Tehran—the traditional backbone of the Islamic Republic—walked out of their shops and into the streets.
—Ali Vaez, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Iran’s regime has been trying to crack down on the protests, which began in late December with shopkeepers and bazaar merchants demonstrating against accelerating inflation and the collapse of the rial.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bazaar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bazaar
Noun
-
Every weekend, cars loaded up with groceries and goodies at Jacksonville's Sam’s Club and Costco stores zip out of the parking lot and down the street.—
Alexandria Mansfield,
Florida Times-Union,
8 Feb. 2026
-
The new Shenzhen location is billed as Luckin's 30,000th store.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Dior transformed a local events space into a sweet shop on Tuesday night, a soft pink, candy-coated world where makeup and fragrance collided.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
-
The cozy little beer shop opened in June and has quickly become a neighborhood favorite due to its family-friendly/dog-friendly vibes and walkability.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
In addition to airports, Prix Versailles also recognized projects across several other categories, including campuses, passenger stations, sports venues, museums, emporiums, hotels and restaurants.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
-
In the time since, Gideon’s has grown from a bicycle-delivery operation to an East End Market stall to a Disney Springs emporium, where fans from around the world stand in line for sweets and coffee and limited-edition collectible merch that garners eBay bids into the hundreds.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bazaar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bazaar. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
