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or piazze
as in porches
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building
let's enjoy our mint juleps out on the piazza
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Recent Examples of piazzas
How to Get Around The easiest way to get around Bari is on foot, especially in the old town with its narrow alleyways, bustling piazzas, and historic landmarks.
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Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Italian piazzas are covered by retractable, UV-filtering canopies, deployed each morning like futuristic umbrellas against an invisible downpour.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
As the last rusty leaves fell from the trees in the parks and historic piazzas, the birds swooped down, rummaging and pecking and shaking their feathers, then flew off again with quivers of delight.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
And in addition to individual piazzas, these spaces were designed with streets that link one square to another.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
The company travels to Rome, where Blackshirts march in the piazzas, but Duse’s health worsens.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Narrow, maze-like streets led to tiled Venetian piazzas, all framed by charming medieval architecture.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Split breathes through Diocletian’s Palace—its Roman columns framing lively piazzas shaded by palms and centuries-old walls.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Italian piazzas are covered by retractable, UV-filtering canopies, deployed each morning like futuristic umbrellas against an invisible downpour.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
As the last rusty leaves fell from the trees in the parks and historic piazzas, the birds swooped down, rummaging and pecking and shaking their feathers, then flew off again with quivers of delight.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
And in addition to individual piazzas, these spaces were designed with streets that link one square to another.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
The company travels to Rome, where Blackshirts march in the piazzas, but Duse’s health worsens.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Narrow, maze-like streets led to tiled Venetian piazzas, all framed by charming medieval architecture.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Split breathes through Diocletian’s Palace—its Roman columns framing lively piazzas shaded by palms and centuries-old walls.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piazzas
porches
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Dirt, grime, pollen, and debris can build up over time, leaving outdoor spaces looking dull right when patios, porches, and backyards are about to get the most use.—
Shelby Deering,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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With stately wraparound porches, rocking chairs, and views of the Guadalupe River, Gruene Mansion Inn is the only hotel located in the historic district.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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“Piazzas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piazzas. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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