mall vs shop

mall

verb
  • to shop at the mall 

  • to build up with the development of shopping malls 

  • to beat with a mall, or mallet; to beat with something heavy; to bruise 

noun
  • A heavy wooden mallet or hammer used in the game of pall mall. 

  • A pedestrianised street, especially a shopping precinct. 

  • A public walk; a level shaded walk, a promenade. 

  • An enclosed shopping centre. 

shop

verb
  • To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise. 

  • To purchase products from (a range or catalogue, etc.). 

  • To photoshop; to digitally edit a picture or photograph. 

  • To report the criminal activities or whereabouts of someone to an authority. 

  • To imprison. 

noun
  • Workplace; office. Used mainly in expressions such as shop talk, closed shop and shop floor. 

  • A large garage where vehicle mechanics work. 

  • A variety of classes taught in junior or senior high school that teach vocational skill. 

  • An establishment where a barber or beautician works. 

  • A place where things are manufactured or crafted; a workshop. 

  • An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well. 

  • Discussion of business or professional affairs. 

  • An act of shopping, especially routine shopping for food and other domestic supplies. 

How often have the words mall and shop occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )