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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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