# Suk

/ˈsək/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/suk
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a traditional market in North Africa or the Middle East. You can find many small shops and stalls selling food, spices, and handmade goods there.

For teachers: a traditional marketplace or commercial quarter in Western Asia or North Africa, often consisting of a network of narrow streets and stalls.

## Examples

- We bought fresh spices at the local suk.
- The narrow alleys of the old suk were filled with the scent of roasted coffee and leather goods.
- Navigating the labyrinthine paths of the central suk requires both a keen sense of direction and a willingness to engage in the traditional art of haggling with local merchants.

## Usage notes

- Often spelled 'souq' or 'souk' in English texts; the spelling 'suk' is a less common phonetic variant.

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