souk
noun
ˈsük 
variants or less commonly suq
: a marketplace in northern Africa or the Middle East
also : a stall in such a marketplace
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The typically frantic winter holidays have been as quiet as a souk on a Friday afternoon. 
Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2021 This indoor souk is very similar to Dubai's traditional outdoor ones with one major exception: air conditioning. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2021 And while in Dubai, take my advice and get yourself to the famous gold souk where you will be impressed with the many18K, 22K and 24K options galore! Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021 Haji's Cafe for lunch in the old souk of Manama to get a taste of the local Bahraini dishes. Isabella Sullivan, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2021 If only those kids in the Cairo souk could see themselves now. Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2021 Shoppers will find similar wares from jewelry to intricately designed scarves, souvenirs, and more, but this indoor version of a souk offers a quieter and calmer experience, perfectly marrying the city's traditional and modern sides. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2021 Try sweet milky tea in the back alleys of a souk, meat and rice pilaf, 'stuffed' falafels, or learn about the custom of making Arabic coffee while also learning about the history of the city. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2021 The climate also meant that plants rooted quickly and thrived within a couple of years; the owner now talks enthusiastically of the jungle that’s hidden in the heart of the souk. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 July 2021 See More
Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2021 This indoor souk is very similar to Dubai's traditional outdoor ones with one major exception: air conditioning. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2021 And while in Dubai, take my advice and get yourself to the famous gold souk where you will be impressed with the many18K, 22K and 24K options galore! Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021 Haji's Cafe for lunch in the old souk of Manama to get a taste of the local Bahraini dishes. Isabella Sullivan, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2021 If only those kids in the Cairo souk could see themselves now. Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2021 Shoppers will find similar wares from jewelry to intricately designed scarves, souvenirs, and more, but this indoor version of a souk offers a quieter and calmer experience, perfectly marrying the city's traditional and modern sides. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2021 Try sweet milky tea in the back alleys of a souk, meat and rice pilaf, 'stuffed' falafels, or learn about the custom of making Arabic coffee while also learning about the history of the city. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2021 The climate also meant that plants rooted quickly and thrived within a couple of years; the owner now talks enthusiastically of the jungle that’s hidden in the heart of the souk. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 July 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Arabic sūq market
First Known Use
1826, in the meaning defined above