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 Tariffs have kept inflation stickier than expected, and some Fed officials worry that cutting too deeply risks reigniting price pressures just as households may face higher costs at the grocery store or the mall. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025 Supporters of the public market partnership between Irgens, Visit Brookfield and the city have said its a once-in-a-lifetime way to make the mall relevant again. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025 For years, malls have steadily decreased in popularity and iconic store after another has closed its doors. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025 The company also operates 9,000 concessions kiosks within malls. Mike Snider, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mall
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Noun
  • The sun was still bright on the promenade.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The nearest train station, in Brescia, is approximately a 45-minute drive away, while the charming town of Salò, home to the lake's longest promenade, is just 15 minutes by car.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • More than just sand and sea, the area also has a mangrove lagoon, boat launch, playground, picnic areas, boardwalk, and a campground (temporarily closed; check here before going).
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • For the best views, head to the Cold Mountain Overlook, Graveyard Fields (a locals’ favorite high-elevation destination with boardwalk trails), or the Folk Art Center, which puts on dozens of exhibits, makers markets, and daily demonstrations by Appalachian artists.
    Shayla Martin, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The centerpiece of this renovation is Baltimore Street, which has been completely overhauled with new walkways, lighting, landscaping, and infrastructure to enhance the overall experience for both locals and visitors.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The opener eases you into the rhythm of the round before giving way to the dramatic par-5 second, a sweeping cape hole that hugs the coastline with a public beach walkway running straight through the fairway.
    Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Mall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mall. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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