Definition

Noun: 1. A market or street of small shops, especially in the Middle East or South Asia: A bazar is a traditional marketplace, often consisting of a street or network of streets lined with small stalls or shops selling a wide variety of goods. 2. A shop or area selling miscellaneous goods: In Western contexts, it can refer to a single store or a section within a store that sells a diverse collection of items, often inexpensive or unusual goods. 3. A sale of miscellaneous articles, often for charity: An event where various donated items are sold, typically to raise money for a cause.

Examples of Usage

• As a traditional marketplace:
  • We wandered through the bustling bazar, smelling spices and admiring the handmade carpets.
  • The Grand Bazar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.
• As a shop selling miscellaneous goods:
  • She found that unique lamp at a little bazar downtown.
  • The store has a bazar section full of imported trinkets and souvenirs.
• As a charity sale:
  • The school is holding its annual holiday bazar this Saturday.
  • We donated several books to the church bazar.

Advanced Usage

• "To be a bazar of ideas": Used metaphorically to describe a place or situation filled with a diverse and lively mix of thoughts, opinions, or influences.
  • The internet has become a vast bazar of information, both reliable and unreliable.

Variants and Related Words

• Bazaar (noun): This is the more common and standard spelling in modern English, especially in British English. It has the same meanings as "bazar."
  • They visited the famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar in Cairo.

Synonyms

• Marketplace: A place where people gather to buy and sell goods.
• Mart: A trading center or market.
• Emporium: A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
• Flea market: An outdoor market selling second-hand goods and antiques.
• Charity sale / rummage sale: An event where used goods are sold to raise money for charity.

Related Phrases

• To set up a bazar stall: To establish a temporary shop or sales point at a market or charity event.
  • Local artisans set up bazar stalls to sell their crafts during the festival.

Noun

1. a shop where a variety of goods are sold
2. a street of small shops (especially in Orient)