Bazaar
/bəˈzɑːr/noun
A market in which goods and services are exchanged, commonly found in Middle Eastern countries.
Did you know?In ancient Persia, the bazaar was not just a marketplace but also a social hub where merchants practiced rituals for prosperity and protection.
Etymological Timeline
Middle Persian
Middle Persian
bāzār
“A place where goods are traded, often associated with social and economic networks.”
Old Persian
Old Persian
bāzār
“Market; a gathering place for commerce and exchange.”
Arabic
Arabic
بَازَار (bāzār)
“Market; a term adopted into Arabic from Persian.”
15th Century
English
bazaar
“Adopted into English from Persian via Arabic, referring to a marketplace.”
Modern English
English
bazaar
“A marketplace, often implying a rich variety of goods and cultural exchange.”