shopping mall
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shopping mall
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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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.
If the crypto universe is like a shopping mall, then bitcoin has long been the anchor store that draws the most foot traffic.
The massive facility, originally built as a shopping mall, will be turned into a "sports, cultural and commercial center for police families and neighboring communities," Rodriguez said.
From Barron's
On the tour bus, the Stains learn — and evolve — quickly, and before long, are playing their set in front of a shopping mall packed full of young girls and women dressed just like Corinne.
From Salon
When stray cat Kanyon's bed was stolen at a shopping mall, residents decided to build him a new home.
From Barron's
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