Definition and meaning of English word "mall"
mall
/mɔːl/
Meaning
NounA pedestrianised street, especially a shopping precinct.
How to use
In informal settings, the term 'mall' is often used interchangeably with 'shopping center' or 'shopping precinct', but technically, a mall is a pedestrianized street, especially one lined with shops and restaurants. For example, 'The mall was bustling with activity on a Saturday afternoon.' Note that the word 'mall' can sometimes be confused with 'mallard', a type of duck, due to their similar pronunciation. However, the correct usage of 'mall' is typically limited to urban environments.
🇬🇧 English
mall
Example
The newly opened shopping mall features a cinema complex and dozens of designer boutiques.
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Common phrases
- go to the mall— to visit a shopping center or precinct
- shop at the mall— to buy goods at a shopping center or precinct
- meet at the mall— to agree to meet someone at a shopping center or precinct
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The English word "mall" means "mall" in English.
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