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

Rossi interpreted the idea of the piazza quite literally, arranging the service’s pieces like structures around a public square. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

The duplex suite is particularly special, spread across two floors with a separate living area and mezzanine bedroom, plus views over the piazza and the Fountain of the Naiads. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

David mentions Samovar and the legendary Bar San Calisto, where elderly regulars still play cards over cheap beers while students, artists, and musicians fill the piazza outside. — Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

Rome’s cultural superintendent, Claudio Parisi Presicce, said the grandeur of the port city as depicted in the fresco, with buildings, a theater and temple, public piazzas and towers, was particularly well conserved. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

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