piazza

noun

pi·​az·​za pē-ˈa-zə How to pronounce piazza (audio)
-ˈä-
sense 1 is usually -ˈat-sə
-ˈät- How to pronounce piazza (audio)
plural piazzas or piazze pē-ˈat-(ˌ)sā How to pronounce piazza (audio)
-ˈät-
Synonyms of piazzanext
1
plural piazze : an open square especially in an Italian town
2
a
: an arcaded and roofed gallery
b
dialect : veranda, porch

Examples of piazza in a Sentence

let's enjoy our mint juleps out on the piazza
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Organized in the manner of a traditional Italian Borgo, at the hotel’s heart—between the main building and a former chapel that now operates as a spa treatment space—is a central piazza, ideal for morning coffees and late afternoon aperitivo. Laura May Todd, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025 The view for those admiring the late Baroque masterpiece from the piazza above remains free. CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025 In other countries, one piazza leads to another, and the whole city is connected to other places by public transit. Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025 Be sure to go up to the rooftop terrace for fantastic views of the piazza. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for piazza

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin platea broad street — more at place

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of piazza was in 1563

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“Piazza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piazza. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

piazza

noun
pi·​az·​za pē-ˈaz-ə How to pronounce piazza (audio)
sense 1 is usually
-ˈat-sə How to pronounce piazza (audio)
-ˈät-
plural piazzas or piazze -ˈat-sā How to pronounce piazza (audio)
-ˈät-
1
plural piazze : an open square especially in an Italian town : plaza
2
a
: a long hall with an arched roof
b
dialect : veranda, porch

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