Bazaar
बाजार
baah-ZAAR
A marketplace or shopping area in South Asia.
Meaning & usage
A bazaar is a marketplace commonly found in South Asia, where various goods are sold, ranging from food to textiles. Traditionally, bazaars serve as social and economic hubs, facilitating trade and community interaction. The term has Persian origins, reflecting the historical trade routes that influenced the region.
In a sentence
We visited the bustling bazaar to buy spices and handcrafted souvenirs.
As seen in crosswords
Bazaar is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A marketplace or shopping area in South Asia” (6)
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