A shopping mall is a large indoor shopping center that contains many stores, restaurants, and other amenities. Malls are also known as shopping centers in the UK.
Features of a shopping mall include:
Size: Malls are large buildings or groups of buildings
Covering: Malls are usually covered and have parking space outside
Stores: Malls have many different stores, including department stores, clothing stores, and more
Amenities: Malls may have food courts, entertainment activities, play areas, and money exchange options
History of shopping malls
The term “mall” originally referred to a pedestrian promenade with shops along it
In the late 1960s, the term began to be used to describe large enclosed shopping centers.
Examples
- Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota is the largest mall in the United States.
- West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta is the largest mall in Canada.
- The Eaton Centre is a prominent shopping mall in Toronto.
- Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga is the largest mall in Ontario
Other names for shopping mall include shopping center and shopping plaza.
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