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 Built in 2003, the mall boasts a grand facade, with marble columns, a wooden trellis that lines the second and third floors of the complex and a fountain in three of the four corners of the center. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025 While getting to Flushing is a cinch on the subway, the bustling streets can be overwhelming, especially with so many eateries tucked away in food courts or in mall basements. Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 1 May 2025 The health department is holding vaccination clinics in malls and parks and says hundreds have gotten a shot. Devi Shastri, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025 Simon, based in Indianapolis, also owns SouthPark mall and Charlotte Premium Outlets. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mall
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Noun
  • The pair embark on a playdate at a beachfront promenade before holing up in a foreign hotel to evade an increasingly frantic Lee.
    Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 15 May 2025
  • For adults, there’s a wide promenade, concession stands, and the game on a really big screen.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Walk the accessible boardwalk to get up close—or stay dry and admire it from an overlook on nearby Route 20.
    West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
  • Think wooden boardwalks, ice cream shops, amusement parks, and miles of gorgeous shoreline.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • From the street, a red brick walkway flanked by drought-tolerant landscaping leads to the front door.
    Angela Serratore, New York Times, 14 May 2025
  • In the video footage, Jeffrey is seen riding from the schoolyard toward the walkway on a scooter, police said.
    Megan Forrester, ABC News, 13 May 2025

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“Mall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mall. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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