pēˈazə, in sense 1 usually -atsə noun
( plural piazzas -əz ; or piaz·ze -t(ˌ)sā)
Etymology: Italian, from Latin platea street, courtyard — more at place
1. plural piazze : an open square in an Italian or other European town : a town square or open market
2.
a. : an arcaded and roofed gallery that often surrounds an open court ; also : a portico or single colonnade before a building
b. dialect : veranda , porch
Synonyms: see balcony