Definition of mallnext
as in promenade
a public place for strolling the pedestrian traffic through the grassy mall is heaviest during the summer lunch hours the tree-lined mall in the city's historic district remains the favored site for strutting about in one's Easter finery

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Recent Examples of mall Opened in late June, the new Hollywood Casino Aurora is located near Interstate 88 and Chicago Premium Outlets mall. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Newhall used to be the heart of the town, but when Valencia was developed in the 1970s, major businesses left Newhall for Valencia and its mall, according to Worden. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 After falling on hard times particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, malls today are in a renaissance as teens mob them once more. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The City Council voted 4-3 to rezone the nearly 99-acre mall into something comparable to The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves. Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mall
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Noun
  • Over the weekend, police conducted a late-night sweep targeting public prostitution along the city’s main promenade, Thai media outlets reported.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Christopher Street 1 train is a seven-minute walk away, and the Hudson River promenade is even closer for sunset runs.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Consider using non-slip materials for boardwalks, especially in areas that may be prone to water or moisture.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Travel + Leisure also showcased Vespera Resort, which is close to the Pismo Beach Pier along the boardwalk.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • In the lawsuit, Kupsh acknowledges attending most of the demonstrations but denies being a ringleader, blocking anyone from campus walkways or refusing orders.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • After an intense police manhunt, Sandifer was found dead, his body lying in the mouth of a pedestrian walkway at 108th Street and Dauphin Avenue.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Mall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mall. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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