as in promenade
a public place for strolling
the pedestrian traffic through the grassy mall is heaviest during the summer lunch hours the tree-lined mall in the city's historic district remains the favored site for strutting about in one's Easter finery
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Recent Examples of mall
If a robot starts patrolling your local garage, mall, park or transit hub, do not get distracted by the cool tech factor.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
People are not just happy with going to a mall with just shops.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
And mall stores shrank from 6,000 to 4,000 square feet, while street locations in big cities remained much larger.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Throw in an undercover mission to catch a mall theft ring and Riley’s got herself a true nightmare before Christmas.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mall
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
People are not just happy with going to a mall with just shops.
—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
And mall stores shrank from 6,000 to 4,000 square feet, while street locations in big cities remained much larger.
—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Throw in an undercover mission to catch a mall theft ring and Riley’s got herself a true nightmare before Christmas.
—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mall
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The neighborhood/area A rare sight in Cairo, the Garden City neighborhood is filled with trees, and there are some shopping malls and galleries close by, as well as a riverside promenade.
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Twenty-two miles off the Southern California coast, Avalon sets the tone with its crescent bay, art deco Casino and waterfront promenade lined with shops, bars and restaurants.
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The best spots for birdwatching are the trails and 1,000-foot-long boardwalk within the 164 acres of woodlands that make up the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, on the island’s eastern side.
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Jekyll Island This Georgia barrier island on the Atlantic Coast—between Jacksonville and Savannah—offers more than 20 miles of bike trails and walking routes that meander through marshes and hover atop wooden boardwalks.
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The walkway is about a quarter-mile long and will feature moving sidewalks, escalators and a central hub where the airport may eventually build a third concourse, Myers said Wednesday.
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Roughly the size of a large dog and weighing more than 110 pounds (50 kilograms), the quadruped robot is designed to navigate industrial facilities that include staircases, narrow walkways, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.
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“Mall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mall. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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