as in porch
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building
let's enjoy our mint juleps out on the piazza
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Meanwhile, Split breathes through Diocletian’s Palace—its Roman columns framing lively piazzas shaded by palms and centuries-old walls.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Bakay says part of the makeover will be enlivening the piazza itself with cooking demos, outdoor yoga and live music.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
The archbishop of Chicago gazed down at the piazza and crowd that spilled to the Tiber River, jam-packed with more than 250,000 faithful awaiting the first words of the new pontiff.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
The classic style from the luxury brand is named after the central piazza of Florence, and is inspired by the elegance of the house’s founding city.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Bakay says part of the makeover will be enlivening the piazza itself with cooking demos, outdoor yoga and live music.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
The archbishop of Chicago gazed down at the piazza and crowd that spilled to the Tiber River, jam-packed with more than 250,000 faithful awaiting the first words of the new pontiff.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
The classic style from the luxury brand is named after the central piazza of Florence, and is inspired by the elegance of the house’s founding city.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piazza
porch
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Dudes who can’t get in get into screaming matches with Jah at the door, and the party extends out into the street where neighbors start peeking out their windows and standing on their porches shaking their heads.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
18 Sep. 2025
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This family-friendly DIY is perfect for hiding around your garden, displaying on your porch, or using to decorate your walkway.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Piazza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piazza. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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