bazaars

noun

plural of bazaar
as in stores
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers we wandered around the bazaar looking to buy gifts

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Recent Examples of bazaars More markets and bazaars shut down in support of the protesters. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026 Protests broke out first in Tehran’s bazaars, as merchants and shopkeepers took to the streets in anger. — Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Feb. 2026 The company also hosts local bazaars for makers to sell their wares. — Matt Cortina, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Bajwa transports you into the heart of Amritsar, with its glitzy bazaars, dusty slums, and plush mansions. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 May 2026 In Dallas-Fort Worth, there are bazaars, markets and fashion shows in honor of Ramadan. — Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 Now, what began as a protest among merchants in Tehran’s bazaars has spread to students as well as Iran’s working and middle classes all across the country. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026 Economic protests that began in Tehran’s bazaars suddenly transformed into what may turn out to be the greatest threat facing the Islamic Republic since its inception in 1979. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026 Like other Thai cities, Chiang Rai boasts its fair share of markets and night bazaars, where visitors can browse Thai handicrafts and sample khao soi (a curry noodle soup that’s a northern specialty) and mango sticky rice at their own pace. — Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2026
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  1. stores
  2. shops
  3. emporiums
Noun
  • Lawrence natives have held watch parties for all of Team Algeria’s games in downtown Lawrence, as well as various rallies for Algeria’s fans, with downtown stores placing Team Algeria jerseys in display windows.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • Its stores operate under various brand names, including Ralphs, King Soopers, Smith’s and Fred Meyer.
    — Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of stores
Noun
  • Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Historic downtown Jackson has oodles of charm with its art galleries, shops, restaurants, historic bars, and antler-arched square.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of shops
Noun
  • The 2026 Prix Versailles laureates named the most beautiful airports, campuses, passenger stations, sports, museums, emporiums, hotels and restaurants in the world.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • After soaking in the history and charm of the Duomo, walk over to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s oldest shopping emporiums with outposts from Prada to Gucci.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of emporiums

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