shopping center

noun

: a group of retail stores and service establishments usually with ample parking facilities and usually designed to serve a community or neighborhood

called also shopping plaza

Examples of shopping center in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In that operation, federal agents randomly chased people in shopping centers, neighborhoods and a church grounds — making arrests, prompting businesses to close and causing widespread fear among immigrant communities. — Diamy Wang july 13, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Davis’ other Peet’s Coffee, located in the Marketplace shopping center on West Covell Boulevard, remains open. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

The sprawling Television City property is one of the most desirable locations in Los Angeles, sharing fences with the Original Farmers Market and the luxury Grove outdoor shopping center, each of which attracts millions of visitors every year. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Eastpoint, originally called a shopping center before its outdoor walks were enclosed, is ending its life. — Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shopping center

• epicenter
• multicenter
• centre
• enter
• renter
• stentor
• dissenter
• frequenter
• indenter
• inventor
• precentor
• preventer

Kids Definition

shopping center

noun

: a group of retail stores and service establishments usually located in a suburban area and having a large parking lot