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plaza

noun

Definition of plaza

as in square

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Recent Examples of plaza On Monday, two of the fast-food restaurants in the In-N-Out plaza reopened. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026 The restaurant, which opened July 24 as part of the California chain's Idaho expansion, is in a busy shopping plaza, and hundreds of people were in the area when the shooting happened. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Witnesses said a shooter with an AR‑style rifle opened fire in the busy plaza and employees dragged wounded co-workers to safety. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 On June 16, a sculpture and plaza was also dedicated as part of the project, on the same day that Argentina and soccer superstar Lionel Messi battled Algeria at Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) during the World Cup. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for plaza

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Noun

Her latest film as a director-plus-actress, The Invite, is scheduled to screen in the Swiss town’s big central square, the Piazza Grande, on Saturday evening.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
Now boys chased soccer balls across the square that was once a battlefield.

— Lina Sergie Attar, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of square

Noun

There’s also an open-air garden atrium for lounging in lush surrounds on the fourth floor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
It is currently installed on the restaurant’s roof, though Douek plans to move it into the atrium, where customers can photograph themselves beneath it rather than merely slowing traffic to stare.

— Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

Definition of atrium

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Marilyn’s official handprints, footprints, and signature are embedded in the cement of the Chinese Theater’s front forecourt at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
For the event, the palace's forecourt is transformed into a colorful parade ground.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of forecourt

Noun

The upper floors and sculpture terraces are also connected by a series of exterior staircases, with great views of the downtown skyline, and a rare opportunity to experience art en plein aire.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
That’s exemplified by the expansive outdoor terraces and balconies that appear to hang over the bustling Beltline Eastside Trail.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of terrace

Noun

Some occupy the farmhouses on the lower slope, overlooking the cobbled courtyard and Mediterranean herb gardens, while others are slightly further up and offer panoramic views of the Panzano valley.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Going forward, the Futsi team is working on securing permits to host food trucks and live entertainment in the open courtyard.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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