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shopping mall

American  

noun

  1. mall.

  2. a shopping center.

shopping mall British  

noun

  1. a large enclosed shopping centre

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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

On the morning of April 19, 1995, Imad Enchassi drove to work at a shopping mall in Oklahoma City.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Meanwhile, the shopping mall evolved from a place to buy things into a destination for all kinds of family entertainment, often boasting large food courts, multiplex theaters, indoor playgrounds, video arcades and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

Brian had been in the shopping mall with his mother when a man in front of Paisley’s store had suffered a heart attack.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen

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