malls

plural of mall
as in promenades
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 malls Instead, malls are filling back up, brands are throwing album parties and fan meetups inside their shops, and the shoppers driving all of it are the ones who grew up on screens. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 The rise of competition and decline of malls has slashed its presence, but its new owner has big plans for a comeback. Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 Previous generations had malls, arcades, parks, music venues, bookstores and more. Kelly Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 As with most malls in the United States, its final years were marked by just a tiny trickle of shoppers who had to pass empty storefronts to reach the few remaining open businesses. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 Fossil is closing 15 stores this year as malls continue to see declining retail sales. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Some of the largest financing deals so far this year have gone toward high-performing malls and centers, a sign that Wall Street trust these assets to keep generating income even while overall construction stays low. Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 After two recent fatal shootings at malls in Southeast Michigan, many are wondering how gun laws apply in these situations. Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Browse local boutiques, surf shops, bookstores, and specialty stores for a unique souvenir, or spend a few hours exploring nearby outlet malls and large shopping centers. Abby Price, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
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Noun
  • Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera.
    Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • An odd couple—one a goblin squeezed into an improbable trench-coat onesie, a fedora, and high heels—promenades down a steep incline while other strollers come and go.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Visitors who leave Yellowstone's boardwalks risk severe burns, jail time and damage to one of the park's most fragile attractions.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 July 2026
  • If beach towns are known for their boardwalks, seafood shacks, and sandy shores, lake towns play the perfect foil.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • On another, visitors shared walkways with dancing humanoid robots and attendees pushed through crowds for an ideal spot to watch robots face off in boxing matches.
    Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 21 July 2026
  • Adjacent to the park is a beautiful neoclassical Catholic church and a lineup of restaurants with tables that spill out onto the park’s walkways and plazas.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026

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“Malls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malls. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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