shopping mall

noun

Examples of shopping mall in a Sentence

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How did a gangly coastal plant from Mesoamerica find its way to Yuletide shopping malls? Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024 By now, and honestly maybe since October, the shopping malls have been decked out with red and green decor and the grocery stores are playing carols on an endless loop over the loud speakers, to the chagrin of many an employee. Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 The slow death of department stores and rise of online shopping have hurt U.S. shopping malls, particularly over the last decade. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024 Since the garage serves shopping malls, there's a convenient excuse for someone who needs a cover story. Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shopping mall 

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shopping mall was in 1950

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“Shopping mall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopping%20mall. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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shopping mall

noun
: mall 3
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