piazza
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //piˈæzə// UK //pˈaɪəzɐ// pi·az·za
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.
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.
From Italian piazza. Doublet of piatza, place, and plaza.
Usage
The plural can be formed as 'piazzas' in English or 'piazze' when following Italian conventions.