bazaar
/bəˈzɑː(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /bəˈzɑːr/ (ame, ipa) · /bə-ˈzär/ (ame, mw)
bazaar — noun
- bazaarsingular
- bazaarsplural
1. A market area where many small sellers or shopkeepers trade side by side, especi
A market area where many small sellers or shopkeepers trade side by side, especially in parts of West or South Asia; it can also mean a similar cluster of specialist shops in one place.
Ignacio bought saffron and brass lamps at the old bazaar in Fez.
buy goods at the bazaar
Tourists wandered through the covered bazaar while shopkeepers called out prices.
through the bazaar
Yuna compared silk scarves at a riverside bazaar near the station.
After lunch, we got lost in the bazaar's maze of tea stalls.
- market
the broad everyday term; bazaar suggests a more traditional setting with many small sellers
- souk
used especially for Arab settings; bazaar is broader across West and South Asia
- marketplace
more neutral and general, without the cultural flavor of bazaar
文法句型
often used with place or type words such as covered, spice, or old
用法筆記
This sense refers to an area with many small sellers, not one large store. It often appears with place or type words such as covered bazaar, spice bazaar, or old bazaar.
常見錯誤
2. A sale event where donated or homemade things are sold so a school, church, or o
A sale event where donated or homemade things are sold so a school, church, or other group can collect money for a good cause.
The church bazaar sold cakes and quilts to fund the new roof.
bazaar + to fund [cause]
Sari donated handmade soap to the school bazaar on Friday.
Neighbors crowded into the spring bazaar after the parade ended.
Our class ran a book stall at the charity bazaar.
- fundraiser
general term for any money-raising event; bazaar specifically involves selling goods
- fair
broader and may include games or shows, while bazaar centers on stalls and sales
- fete
common in British English for a community charity event with stalls
文法句型
often used with school, church, spring, or charity
用法筆記
This sense usually names a local fund-raising event run by a school, church, or community group. The goods sold are often donated, baked, or made by hand.
常見錯誤
3. A shop, often somewhat old-fashioned, that sells many different kinds of goods.
A shop, often somewhat old-fashioned, that sells many different kinds of goods.
The corner bazaar on Maple Street sells toys, socks, and kitchen pans.
single shop selling mixed goods
Caleb stopped at the bazaar for batteries, shampoo, and thread.
When the supermarket closed, neighbors used the bazaar for basic supplies.
Hoa asked whether the bazaar also stocked school notebooks.
- variety store
the closest modern match for a shop selling many different everyday goods
- general store
often rural and community-based, while bazaar may sound more urban or commercial
- department store
usually much larger and more modern than the rare bazaar sense
文法句型
used for a single shop that carries many kinds of goods
用法筆記
This rare sense refers to one shop, not a market area. In modern English, store or department store is usually more natural unless bazaar is part of a business name or local variety.