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bazaar

noun

bə-ˈzär How to pronounce bazaar (audio)
Definition of bazaarnext
as in store
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers we wandered around the bazaar looking to buy gifts

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Recent Examples of bazaar More than 100 booths will include nonprofit organizations, cultural displays, a bazaar with clothing and traditional crafts and plenty of food, plus live music and dance performances throughout the day. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026 Like a bazaar without order to be explored slowly with the pleasure of discovering gifts, memorabilia and items of historical value, Sentir Cubano also has a section aimed at those who have never visited Cuba. — Sarah Moreno august 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 Speaking to investors near the midway point of the company’s third-quarter earnings call, Disney chief financial officer Hugh Johnston broke the news while responding to a query about the 2026-27 upfront bazaar. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Bill Zanker, the guy behind this bazaar, took to the stage to warm up the crowd with some personal stories. — Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bazaar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bazaar
  1. store
  2. shop
  3. emporium
Noun
  • With some knowingly polite smiles, John navigates an awkward, potentially racist interaction at a local gun store while purchasing a sniper scope (sans gun) to spy on Macon’s compound from a nearby tower.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • In 1989, the holiday food drive became a year-round program, and in 1990 the company’s stores began accepting cash donations at the register.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of store
Noun
  • With waterfall views and an ideal location among the old-school charm of Beacon’s shops and restaurants, the Roundhouse provides a perfect weekend escape for New Yorkers who want to feel a world away from home.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The postage stamp sized-town is brimming with cafés and shops; including the historic Baldwin Extracts, which for over a century has been a draw for in-the know chefs and bakers.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of shop
Noun
  • Billed as Palm Beach’s oldest shop (since 1928), Kassatly’s is an emporium for fine linens, luxurious sleepwear, and classic cashmere.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • My husband, Rob, usually picks up a new belt or blazer at this emporium, which carries brands including Barbour, Filson, Moore & Giles, Shinola, and Tod’s, among others.
    — Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of emporium

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