Hindi · Travel & Places
बाज़ार
bazaar
Market
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A place with many shops where goods are bought and sold.
Example
बाज़ार में बहुत भीड़ है।
The market is very crowded.
Etymology
The word 'बाज़ार' (bazaar) has its origins in the Persian word 'بازار', which means market or marketplace. It entered Hindi via Arabic and has been widely used in South Asian languages since the medieval period to refer to places of trade and commerce.
How & Where It’s Used
'बाज़ार' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, predominantly in spoken Hindi. It is used across India and in other South Asian countries, often referring to local markets where goods are sold.