1. a large building or group of buildings containing many stores and restaurants
2. a public area in a city or town, often with trees and walkways

Examples

• We spent the afternoon shopping at the mall.
• The new mall has over 100 stores and a food court.
• Teenagers often hang out at the mall on weekends.
• The National Mall in Washington, D.C. stretches from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial.
• They walked along the tree-lined mall in the city center.
• The outdoor mall features fountains and benches for visitors.
• Many department stores anchor the ends of the shopping mall.