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piazza

pee-AT-suh

Piazza (noun) means an open public square, especially one found in an Italian town or city. Example: “Tourists gathered in the piazza to watch the sunset.”

noun
1
An open public square, especially one found in an Italian town or city.
"Tourists gathered in the piazza to watch the sunset."
"The cafe tables spilled out into the piazza."
2
A covered veranda or porch.
"They sat on the piazza sipping lemonade in the evening heat."

How to use piazza

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn open square in a town, especially in Italy, or a covered porch.

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Common pairings
cobbled piazza central piazza sit in the piazza

Word forms

piazzas plural, piazze plural, Piazzas plural

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Etymology

From Italian piazza ("square"), related to English "place" and "plaza."

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “piazza” mean?

The word “piazza” means an open public square, especially one found in an Italian town or city. In plain terms, an open square in a town, especially in Italy, or a covered porch.

How do you pronounce “piazza”?

“Piazza” is pronounced pee-AT-suh (/piˈæt.sə/ in IPA).

How do you use “piazza” in a sentence?

Here is “piazza” used in a sentence: “Tourists gathered in the piazza to watch the sunset.”

What part of speech is “piazza”?

“Piazza” is a noun.

Where does the word “piazza” come from?

The word “piazza” comes from Italian. From Italian piazza ("square"), related to English "place" and "plaza.".

Is “piazza” a common word?

“Piazza” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “piazza” have?

“Piazza” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an open public square, especially one found in an Italian town or city.

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