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piazza

noun

pē-ˈa-zə

Definition of piazza

dialect

as in porch

a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building let's enjoy our mint juleps out on the piazza

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Recent Examples of piazza Every shadowy corner of a piazza seems to hide a garotte-wielding assassin. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Eight Bay Area restaurants, including returning champ Locanda Restaurants, will compete in the tournament-style contest in the piazza in front of the Little Italy Cultural Center and Museum at 323 Sharks Way. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 The carousel included snaps from all over Italy as the trio made their way through outdoor piazzas, the Vatican, art galleries in Milan, the Colosseum, and the canals of Venice. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 Florence The pet-friendly Sina Villa Medici offers 100 guestrooms and suites, including the Royal Suite with original antiques, fine art, and a private balcony overlooking the piazza. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for piazza

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porch

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The vehicle left the road, struck a fence and hit the porch of a residence before striking a tree.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.

— Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

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