Phrase guide

shopping mall

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A collection of retail stores, usually one with an indoor common area joining the stores, that is usually anchored by department stores.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a good plaza should have a movie house
  • they spent their weekends at the local malls

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: plaza, mall, center, shopping center, shopping centre

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: mercantile establishment, retail store, sales outlet, outlet

History

Etymology

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