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

• gallery [Southern & Midland]
• lanai
• porch
• stoop
• veranda
• verandah

Examples of piazza in a Sentence

let's enjoy our mint juleps out on the piazza

Recent Examples on the Web

In the old town, the Basilica of St Nicolo is both a Catholic church and - on a lower level - an Orthodox church - surrounded by a perfect piazza, ringed round by wine bars and hole-in-the-wall restaurants. —Sarah Turner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

The collection also features an oil painting of a piazza by the artist Giorgio de Chirico, who was a major influence on the Surrealist movement. —Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024

The dining room, with expansive retractable windows, will then spill out onto a massive patio surrounded by lush perennials, romantic string lighting and large canopies overhead, resembling the popular piazzas found within the city’s storied walls. —Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

On the piazza’s northwest corner is the city’s most famous meet-up point. —Kelsy Chauvin, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2023

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