English Explanatory Dictionary

piazza

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A public square, especially in Italian cities.
  2. A veranda; a porch.
  3. A roofed gallery or arcade (for example around a public square or in front of a building).
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/piˈæt.sə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-piazza.wav /piˈæ.zə/

Word forms

piazza piazzas piazze

Etymology

From Italian piazza. Doublet of piatza, place, and plaza.

Derived words

piazzaed piazzaless piazzalike
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