wet market

Etymology
"... derived from the markets' wet floors which are caused by the melting of ice used to ensure the freshness of seafood sold and by stall holders who routinely clean their stalls by spraying them with water. The term 'wet markets' came into common usage [in Singapore] in the early 1970s when the Singapore government used the term to distinguish these markets from air-conditioned 'supermarkets' that had become popular ...." Tan, Alvin (2013). Wet Markets. Singapore: National Heritage Board. Community Heritage Series II. P. 3.

Noun

 * 1) A market selling fresh meat, fish and produce.

Usage notes
Often confused with wildlife markets to westerners, although most wet markets do not engage in wildlife trade.

Translations

 * Burmese:
 * Chinese:
 * Cantonese: 街市
 * Mandarin:
 * Indonesian: pasar basah
 * Japanese:
 * Khmer: ផ្សារសើម
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 * Vietnamese: