as in stores
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
we wandered around the bazaar looking to buy gifts
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Recent Examples of bazaars
In Dallas-Fort Worth, there are bazaars, markets and fashion shows in honor of Ramadan.
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Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The demonstrations, which seem to have partially subsided in recent days, began in the bazaars of Tehran on 28 December, fuelled by anger over Iran’s collapsing currency, and spread across the country.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2026
Economic protests that began in Tehran’s bazaars suddenly transformed into what may turn out to be the greatest threat facing the Islamic Republic since its inception in 1979.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Now, what began as a protest among merchants in Tehran’s bazaars has spread to students as well as Iran’s working and middle classes all across the country.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The protests in Iran began two weeks ago in Tehran’s bazaars over rampant inflation, but have since spiraled into wider demonstrations against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime, which has ruled the country since the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
More markets and bazaars shut down in support of the protesters.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi said protests have spread to more than 100 cities and emphasized the role of Iran’s traditional merchant class, describing developments inside the country’s bazaars as a turning point.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Istanbul pulses with history—its skyline crowned with slender minarets, grand domes, and bustling bazaars filled with copperware, carpets, and the scent of roasted chestnuts.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The demonstrations, which seem to have partially subsided in recent days, began in the bazaars of Tehran on 28 December, fuelled by anger over Iran’s collapsing currency, and spread across the country.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2026
Economic protests that began in Tehran’s bazaars suddenly transformed into what may turn out to be the greatest threat facing the Islamic Republic since its inception in 1979.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Now, what began as a protest among merchants in Tehran’s bazaars has spread to students as well as Iran’s working and middle classes all across the country.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The protests in Iran began two weeks ago in Tehran’s bazaars over rampant inflation, but have since spiraled into wider demonstrations against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime, which has ruled the country since the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
More markets and bazaars shut down in support of the protesters.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi said protests have spread to more than 100 cities and emphasized the role of Iran’s traditional merchant class, describing developments inside the country’s bazaars as a turning point.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Istanbul pulses with history—its skyline crowned with slender minarets, grand domes, and bustling bazaars filled with copperware, carpets, and the scent of roasted chestnuts.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bazaars
Noun
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Of these, 4,000 blue cards were meant for residents to spend at restaurants and 2,000 copper cards were meant for residents to spend at stores and boutiques.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Items like inexpensive sleds sold at local stores tend to be the focus.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Electric three-wheeler vehicles dominate in many Indian cities, relied on for short journeys between metro stations, offices, shops and homes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mesa's downtown has so much to explore, with unique art and local shops, to fun restaurants and bars.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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After soaking in the history and charm of the Duomo, walk over to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s oldest shopping emporiums with outposts from Prada to Gucci.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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In addition to airports, Prix Versailles also recognized projects across several other categories, including campuses, passenger stations, sports venues, museums, emporiums, hotels and restaurants.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Bazaars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bazaars. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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