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piazza

|pi/az/za|

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🇺🇸

/piˈɑːtsə/

🇬🇧

/piˈætsə/

public square

Etymology
Etymology Information

'piazza' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'piazza', where 'piazza' meant 'square' or 'marketplace'.

Historical Evolution

'piazza' changed from the Italian word 'piazza' and eventually became the modern English word 'piazza'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'square' or 'marketplace', but over time it also came to mean 'veranda' or 'porch' in some dialects.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a public square or marketplace, especially in an Italian town.

The town's main piazza was bustling with activity.

Synonyms

squareplaza

Noun 2

a veranda or porch, especially in the southern United States.

They sat on the piazza, enjoying the cool evening breeze.

Synonyms

verandaporch

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Idioms

meet in the piazza

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35