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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Meanwhile, Split breathes through Diocletian’s Palace—its Roman columns framing lively piazzas shaded by palms and centuries-old walls.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Bakay says part of the makeover will be enlivening the piazza itself with cooking demos, outdoor yoga and live music.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
The archbishop of Chicago gazed down at the piazza and crowd that spilled to the Tiber River, jam-packed with more than 250,000 faithful awaiting the first words of the new pontiff.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
The classic style from the luxury brand is named after the central piazza of Florence, and is inspired by the elegance of the house’s founding city.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Bakay says part of the makeover will be enlivening the piazza itself with cooking demos, outdoor yoga and live music.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
The archbishop of Chicago gazed down at the piazza and crowd that spilled to the Tiber River, jam-packed with more than 250,000 faithful awaiting the first words of the new pontiff.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
The classic style from the luxury brand is named after the central piazza of Florence, and is inspired by the elegance of the house’s founding city.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piazza
porch
Noun
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Turns out, there are no rules to staging the perfect fall porch decor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Picture yourself in a rocking chair on your wraparound porch, French doors wide open, and no clutter in sight.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Piazza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piazza. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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