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

In Todi, descend into Roman cisterns beneath the piazza—an ancient, echoing world few ever see. —Matteo Della Grazia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025

Just outside, a piazza with strung lights awaits. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025

Suddenly, the ghosts of all those unwanted children seemed to fill the piazza. —Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025

Elsewhere on board, cruisers will find world-class entertainment, luxurious pool decks, a grand piazza, a spectacular glass-domed gathering space and a three-story restaurant with views to the horizon. —Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025

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