Meaning of the word "shopping centre" in English

What does "shopping centre" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shopping centre

US /ˈʃɑː.pɪŋ ˌsen.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈʃɒp.ɪŋ ˌsen.tər/

Noun

a large building or group of buildings containing a lot of stores and often restaurants and other businesses, with a large parking area

Example:
We spent the whole afternoon at the new shopping centre.
The shopping centre has a wide variety of shops, from clothing to electronics.