Mall

Pronunciation: /mɔːl/

Definitions of mall

noun a large shopping center with various stores and businesses

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the mall to buy a new shirt.

A2 At the mall, I saw my friend from school.

B1 The mall is a popular place for shopping and socializing.

B2 I prefer shopping online rather than going to the mall.

C1 The mall has a wide variety of stores catering to different tastes and preferences.

C2 Visiting the mall on weekends has become a tradition for my family.

Examples of mall in a Sentence

formal The mall is a popular destination for shoppers looking for a variety of stores in one location.

informal Let's meet at the mall to hang out and do some shopping.

slang I'm going to hit up the mall to see if there are any good deals.

figurative The mall of life is full of different experiences and opportunities for growth.

Grammatical Forms of mall

• past tense: malled
• plural: malls
• comparative: more mall
• superlative: most mall
• present tense: mall
• future tense: will mall
• perfect tense: have malled
• continuous tense: is malling
• singular: mall
• positive degree: mall
• infinitive: to mall
• gerund: malling
• participle: malled

Origin and Evolution of mall

First Known Use: 1737 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mall' originated from the Latin word 'malla' which means 'hammer' or 'mallet'. It was used to refer to a game similar to croquet played with a mallet and a ball.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mall' evolved to refer to a shaded walkway or promenade lined with shops and eventually became synonymous with large shopping complexes or centers.