mall

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 Another heist that's grabbed worldwide attention The Florida mall heist went down just days after a high-profile heist in France. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025 When the city first purchased the mall, West said city council heard from residents who were concerned about what the sale would mean for the Halloween store's future. Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025 Masked robbers cut a hole in the concrete roof of a Florida mall before dropping in to steal 400 to 500 pairs of Nike and New Balance sneakers, the Martin County Sheriff's Office announced this week. Mason Leath, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025 It’s also worked to expand its footprint beyond malls. Charlotte Hu, Time, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mall
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Noun
  • Rebecca Minkoff was on the balcony taking photos, the promenade and theater in the background.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The development also promises reconstruction of a 6,000-square-foot public viewing deck and a new 12-foot-wide pedestrian promenade, both overlooking Harbor Island’s West Basin.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The evening was thee highlight of a weekend spent on the luxe boardwalk resort venue, that boasts acts ranging from Ross and Smokey Robinson to John Legend and Lenny Kravitz.
    Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Guests can dine at the on-site Beacon Restaurant, stroll the nearby boardwalk, or unwind by the fire pits as the sun seemingly dips into the glistening lake.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • One side of the tight walkway to the cash register is lined up with Japanese treats, like mochi.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The focus of the work is on Baltimore Street, a throughfare with new walkways, infrastructure, and landscaping.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025

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“Mall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mall. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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