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-

1

plural piazze : an open square especially in an Italian town

2

a

: an arcaded and roofed gallery

b

dialect : veranda, porch

Synonyms of piazza

• porch

Examples of piazza in a Sentence

let's enjoy our mint juleps out on the piazza

Recent Examples on the Web

When school is out, life shifts into the piazza and the streets. — Cassandra Tresl, CNBC, 27 June 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

Each edition of Pitti has a different theme that inspires an installation in the fair’s central piazza. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 16 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin platea broad street — more at place

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

piazza

noun

pi·​az·​za pē-ˈaz-ə 

sense 1 is usually

-ˈat-sə 

-ˈät-

plural piazzas or piazze -ˈat-sā 

-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