English · Travel & Places
plaza
/ˈplɑː.zə/
[/ˈplɑː.zə/]
public open square
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An open public square in a town or city, often surrounded by buildings.
Example
Locals gathered in the plaza each evening to chat, eat, and watch street performers.
Locals gathered in the plaza each evening to chat, eat, and watch street performers.
Etymology
From Spanish 'plaza', a public square, from Latin 'platea', a broad street.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in urban and tourism descriptions.