Plaza

/ˈplΓ¦zΙ™/

The meaning and definition of Plaza, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. An open area used for gathering in a city, often having small trees and sitting benches.
  2. A town's public square.

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Synonyms square

Origin

From Spanish plaza, from Latin platea, from Ancient Greek πλατΡῖα.

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