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Bazaar vs Fete - What's the difference?

bazaar | fete |

As nouns the difference between bazaar and fete

is that bazaar is a marketplace, particularly in the Middle East, and often covered with shops and stalls while fete is a festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.

As a verb fete is

to celebrate (a person).

bazaar

English

(wikipedia bazaar)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A marketplace, particularly in the Middle East, and often covered with shops and stalls.
  • A shop selling articles that are either exotic or eclectic.
  • A fair or temporary market, often for charity.
  • fete

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
  • * 1991 , Treasure Hunting , Treasure Hunting Publications:
  • The final fete of the year was held at the Plymouth Hoe on 20 July, where fine weather and crowds of people ensured much support for local charities and boosted club finds.
  • A feast, celebration or carnival.
  • Verb

    (fet)
  • (usually in the passive) To celebrate (a person).
  • * 1992 , Today , News Group Newspapers Ltd:
  • Danielle Salamon was also four when she was feted as a musical genius in 1953.

    Synonyms

    * celebrate