as in stores
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
we wandered around the bazaar looking to buy gifts
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Recent Examples of bazaars
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.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2026
Economic protests that began in Tehran’s bazaars suddenly transformed into what may turn out to be the greatest threat facing the Islamic Republic since its inception in 1979.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Now, what began as a protest among merchants in Tehran’s bazaars has spread to students as well as Iran’s working and middle classes all across the country.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The protests in Iran began two weeks ago in Tehran’s bazaars over rampant inflation, but have since spiraled into wider demonstrations against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime, which has ruled the country since the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
More markets and bazaars shut down in support of the protesters.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi said protests have spread to more than 100 cities and emphasized the role of Iran’s traditional merchant class, describing developments inside the country’s bazaars as a turning point.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Istanbul pulses with history—its skyline crowned with slender minarets, grand domes, and bustling bazaars filled with copperware, carpets, and the scent of roasted chestnuts.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Having cash is still necessary in many countries for taxis, tipping, and at street markets, bazaars and other small businesses.
—Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2026
Economic protests that began in Tehran’s bazaars suddenly transformed into what may turn out to be the greatest threat facing the Islamic Republic since its inception in 1979.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Now, what began as a protest among merchants in Tehran’s bazaars has spread to students as well as Iran’s working and middle classes all across the country.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The protests in Iran began two weeks ago in Tehran’s bazaars over rampant inflation, but have since spiraled into wider demonstrations against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime, which has ruled the country since the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
More markets and bazaars shut down in support of the protesters.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi said protests have spread to more than 100 cities and emphasized the role of Iran’s traditional merchant class, describing developments inside the country’s bazaars as a turning point.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Istanbul pulses with history—its skyline crowned with slender minarets, grand domes, and bustling bazaars filled with copperware, carpets, and the scent of roasted chestnuts.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Having cash is still necessary in many countries for taxis, tipping, and at street markets, bazaars and other small businesses.
—Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bazaars
Noun
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Being great at building products—or even being great at e-commerce—doesn’t automatically translate to running stores that make money.—
Richard Kestenbaum,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Select stores will also host appearances by rapper E-40 and other athletes and music artists throughout the week.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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Its temple, shops, public art, and gathering spaces are a visible reminder of a history that once extended beyond the neighborhood.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The ski resort will have 32 restaurants and 42 shops.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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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
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Boomers and Gen Xers appreciate the wide variety in multibrand emporiums (46 percent); younger generations, not so much (27 percent).—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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