1. a public square in a city or town, especially in Italy
2. a covered gallery or corridor open on one or more sides
Usage: architectural

Examples

• The tourists gathered in the famous piazza to watch street performers.
• St. Mark’s Piazza in Venice is one of the most beautiful squares in the world.
• We sat at a café overlooking the bustling piazza.
• The hotel featured a lovely piazza with arched columns.
• Local vendors set up their stalls around the piazza every morning.
• The piazza provided shade from the afternoon sun.
• Children played fountain games in the center of the piazza.