shopping mall
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shopping mall
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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The 24,000-square-foot building was erected in 1965 by shopping mall pioneer and developer Ernest Hahn to serve as his corporate headquarters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Growing up, it was a must-have treat after long trips with my mom to the local shopping mall.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
Step into pretty much any shopping mall in Singapore and you're likely to find queues snaking outside shops with catchy names and bright-coloured branding.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
On the morning of April 19, 1995, Imad Enchassi drove to work at a shopping mall in Oklahoma City.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
I bought this the day before at a shopping mall.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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