shopping mall

noun

Examples of shopping mall in a Sentence

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The building was constructed in the 1950s as a shopping mall for wealthy Venezuelans, in a country whose economy was booming thanks to its up-and-coming oil industry. Manuel Rueda, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026 What started in December of last year has grown to multiple events where hundreds of underage children decide to meet at a predetermined area, such as a shopping mall or park. Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 This makes sightseeing a breeze, as the line links the property to tourist sites like the shopping mall CentralWorld, the aquarium Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World, the Jim Thompson House Museum (a must for any fan of fashion or Thai silks), the Victory Monument, and more. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 The development team aims to raze the outdated shopping mall and transform it into a massive mixed-use district centered around a 20,000-seat arena — one large enough to suit an NHL franchise. Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shopping mall

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First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shopping mall was in 1950

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“Shopping mall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopping%20mall. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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shopping mall

noun
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