piazza

noun

pi·az·za pē-ˈa-zə

-ˈä-

sense 1 is usually -ˈat-sə,

-ˈät-

plural piazzas or piazze pē-ˈat-(ˌ)sā

-ˈät-

Synonyms of piazza

plural piazze : an open square especially in an Italian town

: an arcaded and roofed gallery

dialect : veranda, porch

Examples of piazza in a Sentence

let's enjoy our mint juleps out on the piazza

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When school is out, life shifts into the piazza and the streets. — Cassandra Tresl, CNBC, 27 June 2026 No doubt the mayor and his guests will stroll along many a piazza and indulge in a healthy helping of cacio e pepe and gelato. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 When you’re finished and back outside in hot Roman streets, tie the accessory to your bag for a little pizzazz in the piazza. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 The namesake suite is one of the largest in central Rome at more than 2,045 square feet, with superb views over the nearby piazza. — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 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

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The first known use of piazza was in 1563

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piazzaed

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piazza

noun

pi·az·za pē-ˈaz-ə

sense 1 is usually

-ˈat-sə

-ˈät-

plural piazzas or piazze -ˈat-sā

-ˈät-

plural piazze : an open square especially in an Italian town : plaza

: a long hall with an arched roof

dialect : veranda, porch

piazza

noun

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