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malls

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈmɔɫz// UK //mˈælz// malls

n. large buildings or areas filled with many different shops and restaurants. You go there to shop, eat, or meet friends in one place.

n. large, typically enclosed shopping complexes containing various retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. Plural form of 'mall'.


SIMPLE

The city has several large malls with movie theaters.

CONTEXTUAL

During the holiday season, local malls become extremely crowded with shoppers looking for gifts.

COMPLEX

The decline of traditional malls in suburban areas has led developers to rethink these spaces as mixed-use communities combining residential units with retail and leisure facilities.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form; the singular 'mall' refers to the individual complex.

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