shopping center

noun

: a group of retail stores and service establishments usually with ample parking facilities and usually designed to serve a community or neighborhood

called also shopping plaza

Examples of shopping center in a Sentence

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Two shopping centers are located in the heart of Derita, at the corner of W. Sugar Creek and Mallard Creek roads. Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025 Orland Park officials are studying the potential creation of a tax increment financing district as an incentive tool for filling the long-vacant Sears store at Orland Square shopping center. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 The side-order of savings comes from a pilot program the franchise at the Quarry Creek shopping center is taking part in. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 Dipped operates a permanent storefront at the Bay Street Emeryville shopping center in Emeryville. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shopping center

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shopping center was in 1898

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“Shopping center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopping%20center. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

shopping center

noun
: a group of retail stores and service establishments usually located in a suburban area and having a large parking lot
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