souk
souk
Definition
souk (so̵̅o̅k)
noun
an open-air marketplace in N Africa and the Middle East
Etymology: Ar sūq
souk
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: Jordan is famous for its gold and silver; the center of Amman has a gold souk with over 50 shops.
- bustle: Atlantic Horizons - Inhale the aroma of spices in a bustling Moroccan souk.
- explore: Cosmopolitan Doha is it's capital and here you can explore the traditional souk and the modern shopping center.
- include: After lunch you will have a guided tour of Fes el Bali ( Old Fes ) including the souk.
Adjective modifier
- gold: Jordan is famous for its gold and silver; the center of Amman has a gold souk with over 50 shops.
- traditional: Cosmopolitan Doha is it's capital and here you can explore the traditional souk and the modern shopping center.
- colorful: There are numerous restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs, as well as a huge selection of shops and a small colorful souk.
- main: On the way back, Even suddenly grabbed my arm and we slipped into a side street off the main souk.
- small: There is a small souk just outside the fort's entrance, at its most animated on Friday mornings.
- new: Sharjah is an excellent shopping center, with its new souk containing hundreds of shops.
Modifies a noun
- market: Out of the water explore the Moroccan souk markets, watch surf videos and soak up the winter sun!
Noun used with modifier
- spice: The spice souk would have been a European chef's heaven.
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