Word
piazza
Phoneticspi·az·za, stress on the second syllable
US/piˈæzə/
UK/pˈaɪəzɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a large open square in an Italian town or city. It is usually a public place where people meet, walk, or sit at cafés.
n. an open public square or marketplace, particularly in an Italian town. Often serves as the architectural and social focal point of a city's urban design.
Examples
“We sat in the piazza and drank coffee.”
“The town's main piazza was filled with tourists and locals enjoying the warm summer evening.”
“The cathedral's grand facade dominates the western edge of the piazza, creating a dramatic backdrop for the various festivals held there throughout the year.”
Examples
simple
“We sat in the piazza and drank coffee.”
contextual
“The town's main piazza was filled with tourists and locals enjoying the warm summer evening.”
complex
“The cathedral's grand facade dominates the western edge of the piazza, creating a dramatic backdrop for the various festivals held there throughout the year.”
Usage
The plural can be formed as 'piazzas' in English or 'piazze' when following Italian conventions.
Etymology
From Italian piazza. Doublet of piatza, place, and plaza.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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