shopping center

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of shopping center

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

After most appointments, my mom would pull her van into the Starbucks parking lot in the shopping center next door.

From Salon

“He said, ‘They know how to build shopping centers, they don’t know how to negotiate with banks,’ ” Perella said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Victoria Gardens gets nearly 15 million visitors annually and generates more than $1,100 per square foot in retail sales, placing it among top-grossing open-air shopping centers in the nation, Redwood West said.

From Los Angeles Times

Meeting up with friends, rubbing fabric between their fingers and the overall vibe of wandering through a bustling shopping center are experiences they can’t get online.

From The Wall Street Journal

Or rather, the turf fairway and play structures that sit just outside storefronts at this southwest Los Angeles “shopping center.”

From Los Angeles Times

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