outpad

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaʊtpæd/

Noun

outpad (plural outpads)

1. (US) A part of a shopping center located outside the main building, nearer to the street, amid the parking lot.
   • 1982, The Pacific Reporter:

     [T]he construction of additional buildings in the parking area site and/or the development of 'outpads' constitutes […]

   • 1996, Restaurant Business:

     “The toughest thing to find in Europe is locations—they don't have strip centers with outpads at any price. So, you look for companies who are already in control of real estate or who have the capability to gain access to it,” says Frank Steed, ...

   • 2001, Michael D. Beyard, Developing Retail Entertainment Destinations, Urban Land Inst:

     ... was to place a few entertainment components — usually cinemas and restaurants — on outpads, either on separate […]

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