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

• plaza
• arcade
• galleria
• shopping center

Phrases with mall

• mall rat

  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.

• mall cop

  a security guard who patrols a shopping mall

  Example

  The mall cop caught the shoplifter and called the police.

• mall crawl

  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.