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
The company also hosts local bazaars for makers to sell their wares.
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Matt Cortina, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Protests broke out first in Tehran’s bazaars, as merchants and shopkeepers took to the streets in anger.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
Like other Thai cities, Chiang Rai boasts its fair share of markets and night bazaars, where visitors can browse Thai handicrafts and sample khao soi (a curry noodle soup that’s a northern specialty) and mango sticky rice at their own pace.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2026
In Dallas-Fort Worth, there are bazaars, markets and fashion shows in honor of Ramadan.
—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
More markets and bazaars shut down in support of the protesters.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Matt Cortina, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Protests broke out first in Tehran’s bazaars, as merchants and shopkeepers took to the streets in anger.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
Like other Thai cities, Chiang Rai boasts its fair share of markets and night bazaars, where visitors can browse Thai handicrafts and sample khao soi (a curry noodle soup that’s a northern specialty) and mango sticky rice at their own pace.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2026
In Dallas-Fort Worth, there are bazaars, markets and fashion shows in honor of Ramadan.
—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
More markets and bazaars shut down in support of the protesters.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bazaars
Noun
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The new collection became available at 97 of Riachuelo’s high-end concept stores nationwide starting March 30, as well as on the brand’s e-commerce site.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Hekmat sees stores not simply as places to shop, but as emotional experiences — spaces that evoke fantasy, sensuality and discovery.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The energy and bustle of Harvard Square balances top shops—Ray Bans, Gap, Patagonia—with indie darlings like romance bookstore Lovestruck Books and Bob Slate Stationer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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An airstrike on Tuesday on the Saray neighborhood in Nabatieh, which includes shops, an old mosque and traditional residential buildings, destroyed a large part of it.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 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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