Shopping Center (Noun)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The city's new shopping center attracted millions of visitors within its first year of operation.
- We met our friends at the food court in the shopping center for dinner and a movie.
- Their family always goes to the shopping center on weekends to dine and see a movie.
- Tourists visited the famous shopping center for a glimpse into the local culture and consumerism.
- Locals gathered at the shopping center for community events and charity functions throughout the year.