bazaar

noun/bəˈzɑr/

Frequency rank: #8,819 most common English word

Meaning

a market, often outdoors, where a variety of goods are sold, especially in Middle Eastern or South Asian contexts.

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Example sentence

We bought handmade jewelry and spices at the colorful bazaar in the old part of the city.

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