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plaza

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Main Entry:
pla·za 
          Listen to the pronunciation of plaza 
          Listen to the pronunciation of plaza
Pronunciation:
\ˈpla-zə, ˈplä-\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Spanish, from Latin platea broad street — more at place
Date:
1683
1 a: a public square in a city or town b: an open area usually located near urban buildings and often featuring walkways, trees and shrubs, places to sit, and sometimes shops2: a place on a thoroughfare (as a turnpike) at which all traffic must temporarily stop (as to pay tolls)3: an area adjacent to an expressway which has service facilities (as a restaurant, gas station, and restrooms)4: shopping center


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