mall

Meanings

• noun

  A large, enclosed commercial shopping center, usually having multiple stores and various services.

  - "The mall was crowded with shoppers during the holiday season."
  - "We spent the entire day at the mall, shopping for gifts."

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Pronunciation

1. /mɔːl/
   
   
   
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2. /mɔːl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mall
call , fall , hall , maul , pall , small , stall , wall

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. mall (Scottish) : a large, open-air marketplace
   

2. mall (Australian) : a large, open area for recreational activities
   

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Variants

List of all variants of mall that leads to same result
mall , malls , maul , pall-mall , pall-malls , shopping mall , shopping malls , strip mall , strip malls

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally, a mall was an open-air marketplace or a public meeting place. The modern enclosed shopping mall first appeared in the mid-20th century.

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Trivia

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1. The first modern shopping mall was the Southdale Center in Edina, Minnesota, which opened in 1956.

2. The term 'mall' comes from the Old Italian word 'mallare,' meaning 'to mill' or 'to grind.' In the Middle Ages, a mall was a marketplace where grains were ground and sold.

3. Malls are often designed with a central fountain or other decorative feature as a focal point.

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Related Concepts

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1. shopping center: A large complex of retail stores and services, similar to a mall but may not be enclosed.

2. retail: The sale of goods and services to consumers.

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Culture

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Malls have become significant cultural landmarks in many societies, representing the convergence of commerce, entertainment, and social interaction. They are often depicted in literature, art, and music as symbols of consumerism and modern life.

How to Memorize "mall"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, enclosed building filled with shops and restaurants.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mall' with shopping and consumerism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Many Americans Love Luxurious Articles' to remember the meaning of 'mall'.

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