bazaar

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Definition

A bazaar is a market, often outdoors or in a large open building, where many small shops or stalls sell a variety of goods, usually in a lively and busy atmosphere.

Usage & Nuances

Common in South Asian and Middle Eastern contexts. Used for traditional markets but sometimes for charity sales in Western countries ('school bazaar'). Usually informal and lively. Not the same as a supermarket.

Example Sentences

A school held a charity bazaar to raise money.

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Let's check out the night bazaar for some local street food.

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You can bargain for lower prices at the bazaar.

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The city has a large bazaar where people buy fresh spices.

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We visited a bazaar to find souvenirs.

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The old town bazaar was lively, full of colors and sounds.

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