Shopping Centre (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 family spent their entire Saturday afternoon walking around the shopping centre, browsing through various stores and eating at one of the many restaurants.
- The shopping centre management announced a major renovation project to help attract more visitors and increase revenue for the local businesses.
- After finishing her last exam, Sarah decided to celebrate by meeting her friends at the newly opened shopping centre in town.
- The large shopping centre on the outskirts of the city boasted over 200 stores, a cinema complex, and an impressive food hall with international cuisine options.
- Local residents have been fighting to save their beloved shopping centre, which has been a staple in the community for decades, from being demolished to make way for a new development.