mall meaning and definition

MALL noun

Definition of mall (noun)

1. a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
   • synonyms: promenade
2. mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace
   • "a good plaza should have a movie house"; "they spent their weekends at the local malls"
   • synonyms: center, plaza, shopping center, shopping centre, shopping mall