bazaar
bazaar Lexical Profile
bazaar Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A permanent marketplace or bustling street of shops and stalls, especially in the Middle East and South Asia.
"The narrow alleys of the historic bazaar were filled with the aroma of spices and fresh tea."
A temporary sale of miscellaneous handcrafted, donated, or household goods, typically held to raise funds for a charity, school, or church.
"The community center organized an annual winter bazaar to raise money for the local shelter."
A retail store or shop offering a wide variety of miscellaneous or novelty goods.
"They browsed a small seaside bazaar stocked with shells, postcards, and beach toys."
Word Nuance & Usage
Frequently confused with the homophone 'bizarre', which is an adjective meaning strange or unusual, whereas 'bazaar' is a noun referring to a marketplace or charity sale.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century via Italian and Turkish from Persian 'bāzār' (market), ultimately deriving from Old Persian 'vāčar'.