souk
pronunciation
How to pronounce souk in British English:
UK [su:k]
How to pronounce souk in American English:
US [suk, ʃuk]
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- Noun:
- an open-air market in an Arabian city
Word Origin
- souk (n.)
- Arab bazaar, 1826, from French souk, from Arabic suq "marketplace."
Example
- 1. In the local souk , evidence of that damage abounds .
- 2. If you go on ebay , that virtual souk of human desire , you 'll find a small but dedicated trade in antique combs .
- 3. Dubai is famous for its gold market , and the gold souk itself has over 250 gold shops !
- 4. There 's a feeling that you 're not in hong kong any more but some kind of globalised souk .
- 5. The burj dubai mall will have areas for leisure , including a world-class aquarium , fashion show arena , a souk and an ice rink