Meaning & Definition of word "Mall"
Mall
/mɔːl/
noun:
- 1. A large retail complex containing various stores and businesses, usually with interconnected buildings or a shared space.
- Example: I’m planning to go to the mall this weekend to do some shopping.
- 2. A public area, often landscaped, for walking, especially a pedestrian promenade.
- Example: The new mall features a beautiful outdoor walking area with benches and fountains.
- 3. A place that offers a variety of services and entertainment options along with shopping.
- Example: The mall has movie theaters, a food court, and several popular clothing stores.
Etymology
●Middle English 'male', from Latin 'mallus', meaning 'a place for specific activities, often related to trade or market'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mall rat:
A person, typically a teenager, who spends a lot of time in shopping malls.
trip to the mall:
A planned visit to a shopping center to shop or hang out.
mall crawl:
Visiting multiple malls in one outing, similar to a pub crawl.
Related Words
retailer:
A person or business that sells goods to consumers.
boutique:
A small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories.
concierge:
A hotel employee whose job is to assist guests by arranging tours, making theater reservations, etc.
Slang Meanings of mall
Meaning: Mallsphere
● Example Sentence: The mallsphere is where all the cool kids hang out on weekends.
Meaning: mall crawl
● Example Sentence: We're going on a mall crawl this Saturday, hitting every store we can!