English · Travel & Places
shopping mall
/ˈʃɒp.ɪŋ mɔːl/
[/ˈʃɒp.ɪŋ mɔːl/]
large enclosed shops
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A large building or set of buildings containing many shops, restaurants, and services.
Example
They spent the afternoon at the shopping mall, browsing stores and stopping for ice cream.
They spent the afternoon at the shopping mall, browsing stores and stopping for ice cream.
Etymology
From 'mall', originally a tree-lined walk, plus 'shopping'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in modern urban and consumer contexts.