Piazza: meaning, definitions and examples

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piazza

[ pɪˈætsə ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

public square

A piazza is a public square, especially in an Italian town. It is typically surrounded by buildings and often features cafes, restaurants, and shops. Piazzas serve as gathering places for locals and tourists alike, offering a space for socializing, people-watching, and enjoying the outdoors.

Synonyms

plaza, square, square.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
piazza	Mostly used in Italian contexts or referring to an open public square in Italy. It's a gathering place with historical or cultural significance. The café was located at the corner of the bustling piazza. We met in the piazza outside the cathedral.
square	A general term used worldwide to describe an open public space, often found at the intersection of streets in a town or city. Suitable for describing large, open areas often surrounded by buildings or shops. Let's meet at the town square in front of the statue. The children were playing in the square, chasing pigeons.
plaza	Commonly used in American English, referring to both urban public spaces and shopping complexes. It can describe a central town square or a commercial area. The new mall features a large plaza with various dining options. The city's main plaza hosts concerts and events during the summer.

Word

Description / Examples

piazza

Mostly used in Italian contexts or referring to an open public square in Italy. It's a gathering place with historical or cultural significance.

The café was located at the corner of the bustling piazza.
We met in the piazza outside the cathedral.

square

A general term used worldwide to describe an open public space, often found at the intersection of streets in a town or city. Suitable for describing large, open areas often surrounded by buildings or shops.

Let's meet at the town square in front of the statue.
The children were playing in the square, chasing pigeons.

plaza

Commonly used in American English, referring to both urban public spaces and shopping complexes. It can describe a central town square or a commercial area.

The new mall features a large plaza with various dining options.
The city's main plaza hosts concerts and events during the summer.

Examples of usage

The piazza in the center of town is bustling with activity.
We sat at a cafe on the piazza and watched the world go by.
The piazza was filled with street performers and vendors selling local goods.

Translations

Translations of the word "piazza" in other languages:

🇵🇹 praça

🇮🇳 चौक

🇩🇪 Platz

🇮🇩 alun-alun

🇺🇦 площа

🇵🇱 plac

🇯🇵 広場 (ひろば)

🇫🇷 place

🇪🇸 plaza

🇹🇷 meydan

🇰🇷 광장 (광장)

🇸🇦 ساحة

🇨🇿 náměstí

🇸🇰 námestie

🇨🇳 广场 (guǎngchǎng)

🇸🇮 trg

🇮🇸 torg

🇰🇿 алаң

🇬🇪 მოედანი

🇦🇿 meydan

🇲🇽 plaza

Etymology

The word 'piazza' originated from the Italian language, where it means 'public square'. Piazzas have been a central feature of Italian towns and cities for centuries, serving as hubs of social activity and community life. The concept of the piazza has spread to other parts of the world, with similar public squares found in various countries. The design and layout of piazzas often reflect the cultural and architectural traditions of the region.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,035, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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