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 Breakfast at the bazaar For much of its 24-century existence, the Kemeralti Bazaar was the beating heart of Izmir, a key western port on the Silk Road. — Alex Crevar, New York Times, 11 July 2024 Shopping at bazaars has been an integral part of life for Uzbek consumers. — Nikolay Seleznev, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Gingerbread, jams, salsa and sweet breads also will be available at the Christmas bazaar, with crafts, raffles and lunch. — Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024 At its peak, Silk Road functioned as a global drug bazaar, with transactions conducted largely in bitcoin. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bazaar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bazaar
  1. store
  2. shop
  3. emporium
Noun
  • The stores appear to be covering wider ground for Target’s delivery operation, with same-day delivery growing more than 25 percent compared to last year.
    — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Sourcing Reputable Seaweed Many types of seaweed are available online and in stores, especially in Asian markets.
    — Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of store
Noun
  • CMOs want shops that prioritize creativity, agility and continuity—qualities indies deliver better.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Bring your own gear, or rent rods and buy bait from the on-site shop.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of shop
Noun
  • With a vast selection of restaurants, markets, and food emporiums, finding something to satisfy any craving is easy.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Milk Bar Chicago: New York's cereal milk soft serve and bakery emporium opens in Fulton Market's Hoxton Hotel on Saturday, when staff will be handing out swag and signed copies of chef Christina Tosi's latest cookbook to the first 50 customers.
    — Monica Eng, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Definition of emporium

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