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

Whether discovering familyrun wineries, exploring historic neighborhoods with local experts, or simply lingering over lunch in a quiet piazza, travelers have the freedom to engage with each destination at their own pace. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

The project is set across three buildings named Verdi, Rossini, and Puccini, an homage to its history, with a new piazza that connects the site with the neighborhood. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Across the cobblestone piazza, a line formed outside a restaurant where a woman rolled golden strands of pasta at a wooden table in the front window. — Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Pope Francis had eschewed the Castel Gandolfo getaway during his 12-year pontificate and had turned the Apostolic Palace on the main piazza into a public museum. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 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