noun
- plural of piazza: public squares or open areas in cities, especially in Italy
- plural of piazza: covered galleries or porches, especially on the front of houses
Usage: chiefly Southern U.S.
Examples
- The Italian city featured several beautiful piazzas where locals gathered.
- Tourists enjoyed coffee at cafes surrounding the historic piazzas.
- The old mansion had wraparound piazzas on both floors.
- We sat on one of the shaded piazzas during the hot afternoon.
- The town’s piazzas were decorated with fountains and statues.
- Many Southern homes were built with spacious piazzas for entertaining guests.