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'.
The city has several large malls with movie theaters.
During the holiday season, local malls become extremely crowded with shoppers looking for gifts.
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.
Usage
Plural form; the singular 'mall' refers to the individual complex.