Mall
(noun)
- A large shopping complex containing a variety of stores and often restaurants, cafes and entertainment facilities.
- a large, usually enclosed shopping area with pathways for pedestrians, typically featuring a variety of stores and shops.
- a large area of land set aside for recreational use in a park or residential area.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from french, from latin mallus "dance, sport", perhaps from a germanic word related to old english mæl "speech, discourse".
Examples:
- He likes to go to the mall on weekends.
- The mall is a popular spot for teenagers.
- The mall had a variety of stores.
- The mall had a food court.
- The mall had a movie theater.