Bazaar
/bəˈzɑːr/noun
A market or place where goods are sold, often featuring various stalls or shops.
Did you know?The concept of a bazaar has existed for thousands of years, linking commerce with cultural exchange and often serving as a hub for social interaction.
Etymological Timeline
Old Persian
Old Persian
bāzār
“A place of exchange or market.”
Middle Persian
Middle Persian
bāzār
“A marketplace where goods and services are traded.”
Arabic
Arabic
بازار (bāzār)
“A marketplace or street of shops.”
12th Century
Old French
bazare
“A market or fair, introduced from Arabic through trade.”
16th Century
English
bazaar
“A trading place, especially in Eastern countries, often with a variety of goods.”