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bazaar

noun ba·zaar \bə-ˈzär\

: a type of market found especially in Middle Eastern countries that has rows of small shops which sell many different kinds of things

: an event at which things are sold to raise money for people or an organization

Full Definition of BAZAAR

1
:  a market (as in the Middle East) consisting of rows of shops or stalls selling miscellaneous goods
2
a :  a place for the sale of goods
b :  department store
3
:  a fair for the sale of articles especially for charitable purposes
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Origin of BAZAAR

Persian bāzār
First Known Use: 1612
BAZAAR Defined for Kids

bazaar

noun ba·zaar \bə-ˈzär\

Definition of BAZAAR for Kids

1
:  a marketplace (as in southwestern Asia and northern Africa) that has rows of small shops
2
:  a place where many kinds of goods are sold
3
:  a fair for the sale of goods especially for charity

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