# piazza

/piˈæzə/ (US) · /pˈaɪəzɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/piazza
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a large open square in an Italian town or city. It is usually a public place where people meet, walk, or sit at cafés.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- The plural can be formed as 'piazzas' in English or 'piazze' when following Italian conventions.

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