souk

suq

/ (suːk) /

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noun

(in Muslim countries, esp North Africa and the Middle East) an open-air marketplace

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Word Origin for souk

C20: from Arabic sūq

Words nearby souk

Soufflot, Soufrière, sough, sought, sought-after, souk, soukous, soul, soul brother, soul cake, soul-destroying

British Dictionary definitions for souk (2 of 2)

souk²

/ (suːk) /

verb, noun

Scot a variant spelling of sook 2

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How to use souk in a sentence

“This is the only place in the souk you can buy safety pins,” he said.
The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech|Liza Foreman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But as an American creating a new brand here, and living the daily life of the souk, he seems to be in a league of his own.
The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech|Liza Foreman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It is a bazaar, a souk, an open-air temple celebrating cheap desire.
New York's Comic-Book Hero|Malcolm Jones|March 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST
On a recent trip to the old souk, I entered a little shop that was entirely dedicated to General Abdul Karim Qassim.
Revolutionary Memories|Tamara Chalabi|February 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST

As a result, the primary relationships in American family life have acquired the flavor of a Moroccan souk.
Are the Glory Days of Fatherhood Over?|Michael Lewis|June 20, 2009|DAILY BEAST
There is a tale of a certain Arab shopkeeper of the Souk dEtoffes who married a stranger from overseas.
In the Land of Mosques & Minarets|Francis Miltoun
We came through the souk, where were the sticks of meat roasting, and lots of people.
Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2|James Richardson
There are two market-days in Zinder: the great souk on Thursday, and the little one on Friday, the days following one another.
Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2|James Richardson
The souk to-day was full of people, but goods of value were wanting.
Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2|James Richardson
After about three or four hours' ride the Sarkee usually encamps, and a souk, or market, is opened at the camp for provisions.
Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2|James Richardson