souk

/suːk/

Definitions

1. noun

A marketplace or bazaar, typically found in North African and Middle Eastern countries, where goods such as clothing, food, and handicrafts are sold.

“As we walked through the souk, the smells and sounds of the bustling market overwhelmed us.”

2. verb

To trade or barter in a souk or marketplace.

“The villagers souked their fresh produce in the city market every week.”

Synonyms

  • bazaar
  • emporium
  • market

Antonyms

  • department store
  • supermarket