malls

Definition of mallsnext
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 Beyond the Concrete Box Al Shaya is also venturing into development, applying their retail expertise to real estate, building two of the Kingdom’s largest malls — the Avenues Riyadh, a $6 billion mixed-use development, and the Avenues Khobar. Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 It will be replaced with housing, a hotel and some shops and stores, part of a nationwide trend that is seeing outdated, failed malls in high-traffic locations swapped for mixed-use development that typically includes apartments. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026 In most malls, there’s little difference in the design from one corridor to another. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026 Look for new and different places to walk, such as school tracks, malls, or home treadmills. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026 However, when it is used outside malls, grocery stores, hospitals, and other high-traffic locations, it's often applied more frequently. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026 Zhongxiao Fuxing This is one of Taipei’s most popular shopping areas, and while there are a few malls in this neighborhood, as well as all the retail classics (like Zara), the real draw here is dozens of small boutiques. Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026 Hot Dog on a Stick is getting harder to find in Southern California malls. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026 After puppies get their first round of shots, Farah is also a fan of taking them out into the world to meet a variety of people at places such as outdoor malls or big box stores like Home Depot. Jen Reeder, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malls
Noun
  • Rihero Mesh Ballet Flats If last spring and summer were any indication, mesh flats will be back on city sidewalks and seaside promenades again in no time.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Bolsa Pacific is to include more than 15 acres of open space, including private spaces for residents, open-air promenades and a network of walking trails.
    Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Here are eight of the best boardwalks in New Jersey.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The city’s abundant parks, preserves, and waterways make outdoor living a way of life—from kayaking along the Caloosahatchee River to spotting manatees at Manatee Park or exploring the serene boardwalks of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve.
    Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Entrance is free, though a map will cost you about three pesos, so just show up and start wandering the mini walkways.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Complaints are growing in the Northern California city of Roseville over crumbling walkways, dead trees, and broken soundwalls.
    James Taylor, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026

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“Malls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malls. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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