as in promenade
a public place for strolling
the pedestrian traffic through the grassy mall is heaviest during the summer lunch hours the tree-lined mall in the city's historic district remains the favored site for strutting about in one's Easter finery
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Recent Examples of mall
The deterioration of the upscale mall has led to an erosion in sales for the Draeger’s Market at 4100 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, according to Draeger.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Its stock has risen 90% since November, but fell 20% on Monday following a holiday season for mall brands that disappointed investors.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Semiconductor manufacturing facilities have dominated development news, but hospitality and the reuse of dead malls will grow in 2026.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Most big-box stores and malls will close early on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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The property also sits on the Beachwalk, a nine-mile-long pedestrian promenade with paved pathways that serves as a short barrier between the back of the hotel and entrance to the beach.—
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Here artisans, vendors, and live performers set up on the over-water promenade while the sun performs its nightly show over the Gulf Coast.—
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Accessibility Nimmo Bay welcomes wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility—cabins and public spaces are accessible with staff support—but full independence can be challenging given the remote setting's rustic boardwalks, floating docks, and uneven natural terrain.—
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The crossing over the railroad was estimated at about $800,000, while doing the entire boardwalk up the steep trail and over the wetlands would cost about $4 million.—
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The walkway to the second floor of the building will also be used as a space for DJs to hold their sets for when the social club hosts parties and events.—
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In recent weeks, city officials have ramped up cleaning efforts in the park by having crews pressure wash walkways, disinfect areas where swans gather on the shoreline and remove feeders.—
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“Mall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mall. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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