mall

[mɔːl]

mall Definition

a large building or covered area that contains many shops, restaurants, and other businesses.

Using mall: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mall" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm going to the mall to buy some clothes.

  • Example

    The mall was crowded with people doing their Christmas shopping.

  • Example

    The new mall has a cinema and a food court.

  • Example

    She works at a store in the mall.

mall Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mall

Phrases with mall

  • a person, especially a teenager, who spends a lot of time at the mall

    Example

    She's become a bit of a mall rat since she got her first job at the clothing store.

  • a security guard who patrols a shopping mall

    Example

    The mall cop caught the shoplifter and called the police.

  • a leisurely walk through a shopping mall, often for the purpose of socializing or window shopping

    Example

    We decided to go on a mall crawl to get out of the house and do something fun.

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Summary: mall in Brief

A 'mall' [mɔːl] is a large building or covered area that contains many shops, restaurants, and other businesses. It is a popular destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, with examples like 'I'm going to the mall to buy some clothes.' 'Mall' extends into phrases like 'mall rat,' referring to someone who spends a lot of time there, and 'mall crawl,' a leisurely walk through the mall.

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