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 The Venezuelan population has mixed in with the largely white population as new houses, malls, office parks and warehouses have gobbled up barren hillsides to meet demand for cheaper land. Elliot Spagat, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 From malls to McDonald's, America's meetups Of course, Costco is not the first commercial space to function as a town square. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 Many of the public and private third spaces left, including some malls, limit teens’ access. Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 By location, the data showed that openings were split evenly between malls and street retail. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 In this case, that means turning today’s dead malls into tomorrow’s mixed-use neighborhoods. M. Nolan Gray, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2026 Mom2Mom sales take place both online, often on Facebook, and in-person at churches, childcare centers and malls. Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2026 In malls, banks and other businesses, air-raid protocols require customers and staff to leave when an alert sounds. ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Major malls — including Aventura, Dadeland and Sawgrass Mills — also are open regular hours. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malls
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
  • Hurly-Burly’s drinks take inspiration from the nostalgia of old-timey seaside boardwalks.
    Megan duBois, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Consider using non-slip materials for boardwalks, especially in areas that may be prone to water or moisture.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The walkways are wider and the varied amenities are more carefully designed to allow better overall viewing of the field while grabbing a concession or visiting one of the many restrooms.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Insider tip The hotel’s historic building means some rooms have attic-style ceilings or narrow walkways to get to them.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Malls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malls. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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