shopping center

/ˌʃɑpɪŋ ˈsɛntər/
/ˈʃɒpɪŋ ˈsɛntə/
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Other forms: shopping centers

Definitions of shopping center
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: center, mall, plaza, shopping centre, shopping mall
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    type of:
    mercantile establishment, outlet, retail store, sales outlet
    a place of business for retailing goods
Pronunciation
US
/ˌʃɑpɪŋ ˈsɛntər/
UK
/ˈʃɒpɪŋ ˈsɛntə/
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