mall
word
/ˈmɔɫ/
mawl
/mˈæl/
mal
Definition
A mall is a large building or area with many stores, and often restaurants, cinemas, or other services. People go there to shop, eat, or spend time.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, 'mall' usually means an indoor shopping center, especially in North American English. In British English, 'shopping centre/center' is more common. Common phrases: 'go to the mall', 'at the mall', 'mall parking lot'.
Spanish: centro comercialPortuguese (BR): shopping - shopping centerPortuguese (PT): centro comercialChinese (Simplified): 购物中心Chinese (Traditional): 購物中心Hindi: मॉल - शॉपिंग सेंटरArabic: مركز تجاريBengali: শপিং মল - বিপণি বিতানRussian: торговый центрJapanese: ショッピングモールVietnamese: trung tâm thương mạiKorean: 쇼핑몰Turkish: alışveriş merkeziUrdu: مال - شاپنگ مالIndonesian: mal - pusat perbelanjaan
Example Sentences
We went to the mall after school.
basic
There is a new shoe store in the mall.
basic
My mom works at the mall.
basic
The mall gets really crowded on weekends.
natural
Do you want to grab lunch at the mall before the movie?
natural
I left my jacket in the car at the mall.
natural