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 Essential infrastructure such as schools, housing for married civil servants, malls and other places for entertainment are still missing. Niken Sitoningrum, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026 Since the dispensary’s grand opening on Super Bowl weekend, inventory manager Sonny Roldan said many customers are tourists visiting Valley Fair, one of Silicon Valley’s premier malls, which is across the street. Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 Even photos of emptier-than-usual malls and beaches — evidence of the economic impact — stopped appearing. Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026 Atiana’s also expanded to stores at malls in Stamford and Trumbull as well as out-of-state locations. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026 In less than 50 years, Shenzhen has gone from a rural fishing village to an expansive picture of modernity – a dense patchwork of skyscrapers, modern apartment towers, incredibly bold world-class architecture for public use, futuristic libraries and luxury designer malls. New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026 Most everything on the market looks terribly reminiscent of the outdoor malls that plague the valleys of Southern California. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Apr. 2026 But on this Easter Sunday, April 5, are other South Florida stores and malls open for business? Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026 Exploring cities like Rome, Madrid, and Athens now means walking through shaded canyons and subterranean malls that feel like airport terminals. Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malls
Noun
  • Bolsa Pacific plans also boast more than 220,000 square feet of retail and 15 acres of open space, including private resident spaces, open-air promenades and a network of walking trails.
    Victoria Le, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Beyond the parks and city promenades, there are trails where the blooms come with mountain air, quiet paths, and real elevation gain.
    Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Stroll two boardwalks along freshwater wetlands and a rare maritime dune woodland.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Rustic paved paths and boardwalks wind past waterfalls and across streams in this enchanting forest reserve.
    Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Solar stake lights along walkways or steps add both safety and style without any wiring.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Trimming overgrown hedges, edging walkways and refreshing mulch beds takes less than a weekend and makes every other update look more polished.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026

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“Malls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malls. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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