shopping center

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noun

a group of stores within a single architectural plan, supplying most of the basic shopping needs, especially in suburban areas.

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RELATED WORDS

arcade, plaza, mall, bazaar, emporium, fair, market, marketplace, mart, piazza, agora, galleria

Nearby words

shopping, shopping bag, shopping bag lady, shopping basket, shopping cart, shopping center, shopping centre, shopping list, shopping mall, shopping plaza, shopping precinct

Origin of shopping center

First recorded in 1935–40

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Examples from the Web for shopping center

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