bazaar
UK[bəˈzɑː]US[bəˈzɑːr]
n
A market or a street where goods are sold, especially in the Middle East and South Asia.
n
An event where people sell different things, especially to collect money for a charity.
Etymology
The word 'bazaar' entered English in the late 16th century, borrowed from Italian 'bazarra', which itself came from Turkish 'pazar'. The Turkish term traces back to Persian 'bāzār', meaning "market." The Persian word is believed to have originated from Middle Persian 'wāzār', and its ultimate source is the Old Iranian root wahā-čarana-, meaning "the place of prices." The journey of this word, from ancient Persia through the Ottoman Empire and into European languages, mirrors the historical trade routes where such markets were central hubs of commerce and social exchange. Its adoption into English reflects the cultural and economic interactions with the East, solidifying its meaning as a characteristic marketplace.
Analysis
This word is a loanword borrowed as a single, unanalyzed unit into English. Its components are not productive morphemes within the English language system.
Examples
We wandered through the crowded bazaar, smelling spices and admiring the handmade carpets.
The school is holding a Christmas bazaar to raise funds for new library books.
He bought a beautiful lantern from a vendor in the Istanbul bazaar.