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

• porch
• verandah

Examples of piazza in a Sentence

let's enjoy our mint juleps out on the piazza

Recent Examples on the Web

Join the crowds taking photos of the ornate building from the piazza, and then ascend to the terrace to marvel at the 135 gargoyles and other carvings up close and take in the city’s skyline. —Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025

With elegant piazzas, museums, historic cafes, and a growing culinary scene, Turin makes an ideal base for exploring the region. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025

The company travels to Rome, where Blackshirts march in the piazzas, but Duse’s health worsens. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025

Narrow, maze-like streets led to tiled Venetian piazzas, all framed by charming medieval architecture. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Aug. 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