pla ‧ za /ˈplɑːzə $ ˈplæzə/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Spanish ; Origin: Latin platea ; ⇨ ↑ place 1 ]
1 . a public square or market place surrounded by buildings, especially in towns in Spanish-speaking countries
2 . a group of shops and other business buildings in a town, usually with outdoor areas between them
⇨ ↑ mall