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English
Mall
mɔl
Common
~ 4500
~ 4500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Mall -
Large shopping center with various stores and facilities
Example: Let's meet at the mall to do some shopping.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Commonly used to refer to a shopping complex where people go for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Covered walkway or promenade
Example: The mall was lined with shops on either side.
Usage: formalContext: describing architecture or urban structures
Note: This meaning is less common in modern usage and often associated with historical contexts.
Mall's synonyms
shopping center
A shopping center is a large building or group of buildings containing a variety of stores and often restaurants.
Example: Let's meet at the shopping center to grab some lunch.
Note: The term 'shopping center' is more commonly used in British English, while 'mall' is more commonly used in American English.
shopping mall
A shopping mall is a large enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, restaurants, and often entertainment facilities.
Example: The new shopping mall has a movie theater and a food court.
Note: This is a direct synonym of 'mall' and is widely used in American English.
shopping precinct
A shopping precinct is an area or district with a concentration of shops and stores.
Example: The shopping precinct was bustling with shoppers during the holiday season.
Note: This term is more commonly used in British English and may refer to a smaller shopping area compared to a mall.
shopping arcade
A shopping arcade is a covered passageway lined with shops, often with a glass roof.
Example: The historic shopping arcade features elegant boutiques and cafes.
Note: This term typically refers to a more upscale or specialty shopping area compared to a traditional mall.
retail center
A retail center is a complex or area where various retail stores are located, offering a range of products.
Example: The new retail center includes a mix of big-name brands and local boutiques.
Note: This term is broader and can encompass different types of retail establishments beyond just shopping malls.
Mall expressions, common phrases
Window shopping
To browse or look around a store or mall without the intention of buying anything.
Example: I don't have any money today, so I'll just do some window shopping at the mall.
Note: This phrase refers to the act of looking at items in stores without the intention of purchasing, rather than actually shopping.
Shop till you drop
To shop without stopping until you are too tired to continue.
Example: After a long day at the mall, we were shopping till we dropped.
Note: This idiom emphasizes shopping to an extreme extent until one is physically exhausted.
Retail therapy
The act of shopping to improve one's mood or emotional state.
Example: I had a rough week, so I decided to indulge in some retail therapy at the mall.
Note: This phrase implies using shopping as a form of emotional comfort or stress relief.
Browsing the shops
To casually look around different stores or shops without a specific goal.
Example: We spent the afternoon browsing the shops in the mall.
Note: This phrase suggests leisurely looking at items in various stores without a clear shopping agenda.
Shopping spree
A period of indulgent shopping where one buys many items.
Example: She went on a shopping spree at the mall and bought a bunch of clothes.
Note: This term signifies a burst of excessive shopping, often involving purchasing multiple items in a short period.
Mallrat
A person, typically a teenager, who spends a lot of time at the mall.
Example: She's a mallrat, always hanging out at the mall with her friends.
Note: This slang term refers to someone who frequently visits or loiters around malls, often for socializing or leisure.
One-stop shopping
A place where you can buy everything you need in a single location.
Example: This mall is great for one-stop shopping because it has all the stores I need.
Note: This phrase highlights the convenience of being able to find all necessary items or services in one place, like a mall.
Mall everyday (slang) expressions
Splurge
To spend a large amount of money on something, especially on luxury items or treats.
Example: I can't resist a good splurge at the mall.
Note: While 'splurge' can be related to shopping in general, it implies indulgence and a willingness to spend more than usual.
Haul
A collection of items purchased during a shopping trip, often in a large quantity or variety.
Example: She showed me her mall haul including clothes and accessories.
Note: The term 'haul' specifically refers to the items purchased, not the act of shopping itself.
Score
To obtain or acquire something desirable, often at a good price.
Example: I scored some great deals at the mall today.
Note: In this context, 'score' refers to finding bargains rather than merely making purchases.
Mall crawl
To move from one store to another in a mall, especially for leisure or entertainment.
Example: Let's do a mall crawl this weekend and hit all the cool stores.
Note: This term implies a casual and fun exploration of different stores within the mall rather than purposeful shopping.
Snag
To grab or obtain something quickly, often before others can get it.
Example: I managed to snag the last pair of those shoes at the mall.
Note: 'Snag' emphasizes seizing an opportunity or catching something valuable, like a limited item or a bargain.
Stash
A secret or reserved supply of something, often valuable or desirable.
Example: I have a stash of mall gift cards waiting to be used.
Note: In this context, 'stash' refers to stockpiling items related to mall shopping, such as gift cards, for future use or enjoyment.
Finesse
To handle, manage, or accomplish something skillfully, especially in a clever or adept manner.
Example: She knows how to finesse her way into getting discounts at the mall.
Note: 'Finesse' suggests using skill and strategy in navigating the shopping experience to achieve desired outcomes like discounts or deals.
Mall - Examples
The mall was crowded on Black Friday.
She went to the mall to buy a new dress.
They spent the whole day at the mall.
Mall grammar
Mall - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: mall
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): malls
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): mall
Syllables, Separation and Stress
mall Contains 1 syllables: mall
Phonetic transcription: ˈmȯl
mall , ˈmȯl (The red syllable is stressed)
Mall - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
mall: ~ 4500 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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