Basic Details
Word: Mall
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large building or area where lots of shops and stores are located for people to buy things.
Synonyms: Shopping centre, plaza
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Big fish in a small pond: Refers to someone who is important in a small place, like a mall's owner. Example: "He felt like a big fish in a small pond because his store was the only one selling games in the mall."
- Shop till you drop: Means to shop until you can't shop anymore because you're tired. Example: "We had so much fun shopping till we dropped at the mall last Saturday."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The mall was crowded with families enjoying their weekend shopping.
Example 2: She found a lovely dress at the mall for her friend's birthday party.
Example 3: The mall has a cinema where we can watch the latest movies after shopping.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of shopping malls started in the 1950s in the United States? They were designed to provide a convenient place for people to shop and socialize all in one location, which has become popular worldwide!
Famous Quote
"Theres a fine line between a shopping addict and a shopaholic." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mall" mean?
a) A type of restaurant
b) A large area for shopping
c) A kind of entertainment
d) A type of sport
Answer: b) A large area for shopping
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mall"?
a) Park
b) Shopping centre
c) School
d) House
Answer: b) Shopping centre
3. Which sentence uses "mall" correctly?
a) The mall quickly flew over the city.
b) We had dinner at the mall's restaurant after shopping.
c) The mall is a type of fruit.
d) My pet sleeps in the mall.
Answer: b) We had dinner at the mall's restaurant after shopping.
4. Which idiom means the same as "mall"?
a) Shop till you drop
b) Big fish in a small pond
c) As easy as pie
d) Piece of cake
Answer: a) Shop till you drop
5. What is the opposite of "mall"?
a) N/A
b) City
c) Forest
d) School
Answer: a) N/A
