malls

plural of mall
as in promenades
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 malls Upgrading malls with food halls that aim to elevate the eating experience is an attempt to make malls relevant again, said food hall consultant Phil Colicchio in a bullish 2026 industry report. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 In the cable, published by WikiLeaks, the embassy said recruiters in Israel were targeting young people finishing mandatory military service and promising large sums to be made working at American malls. — Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026 Combatting online shopping and post-pandemic in-person shopping, China's malls have evolved into destinations in their own right. — New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026 Other sectors like industrial, regional malls, and even office are seeing positive returns, despite higher interest rates. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 The prime location means that nearly everything is walking distance, including the iconic Pike Place Market and the Downtown malls. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Tiffany, whose full name is Tiffany Darwish, launched her career with the now-legendary Shopping Mall Tour '87, performing free concerts at malls across the country beginning in June 1987. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 From malls to McDonald's, America's meetups Of course, Costco is not the first commercial space to function as a town square. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 By location, the data showed that openings were split evenly between malls and street retail. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • In city parks, riders would be prohibited from park pathways and recreational trails, athletic fields and turf areas, plazas and promenades.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera.
    — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Accessibility Wheelchair-accessible boardwalks have been installed for easy access to tents and the Cookhouse, and staff can tailor experiences to accommodate the needs of those with accessibility issues.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Hurly-Burly’s drinks take inspiration from the nostalgia of old-timey seaside boardwalks.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Key to the complex are new pedestrian walkways that invite the public into the formerly private grounds.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The George Washington Bridge walkways are used by commuters and recreational users alike.
    — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Malls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malls. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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