Piazza: meaning, definitions and examples

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piazza

 

[ pษชหˆรฆtsษ™ ]

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

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น praรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅŒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Platz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alun-alun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะพั‰ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plac

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบƒๅ ด (ใฒใ‚ใฐ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท place

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plaza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meydan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘์žฅ (๊ด‘์žฅ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกmฤ›stรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกmestie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฟๅœบ (guวŽngchวŽng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ torg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะฐาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meydan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.