piazza

noun

pē-ˈa-zə How to pronounce piazza (audio)
Definition of piazzanext
dialect
as in porch
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building let's enjoy our mint juleps out on the piazza

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Recent Examples of piazza After arriving in Lampedusa by plane, Leo was to pay homage to the dead at the island’s migrant cemetery and unveil a plaque, dedicated to Pope Francis, on the main dock before celebrating Mass in the main piazza. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 English soccer fans have earned a reputation for violent hooliganism, hurling plastic chairs and brawling their way across the piazzas and boulevards of Europe. — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 3 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for piazza
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porch
Noun
  • Guests can also enjoy the Club Grill Steakhouse, light bites on Caldwell’s panoramic front porch, gourmet burgers at BRGR Kitchen & Bar, and alfresco dining at The LakeHouse.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
  • The home faces south so the porch to avoid heating up the house, and is also shaded by a generous overhang.
    — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of porch

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“Piazza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piazza. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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