LookItUp

plaza

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈplɑːzə/

plaza means: An open public space in a town, usually surrounded by buildings.

noun

PUBLIC SQUAREB2

An open public space in a town, usually surrounded by buildings.

  • We met in the plaza.
  • A fountain stood in the central plaza.
  • Crowds filled the plaza during the festival.

Similar words: square

Common phrases: central plaza, town plaza, across the plaza

SHOPPING CENTREB2

A group of shops, often with a shared parking area.

  • There is a bank in the plaza.
  • The new shopping plaza has twenty stores.
  • We parked behind the plaza and walked to the supermarket.

Similar words: shopping center, mall

Common phrases: shopping plaza, retail plaza, plaza parking lot

Questions about plaza

What does plaza mean?

An open public space in a town, usually surrounded by buildings.

What is plaza in other languages?

Türkçe: meydan · Español: plaza · Français: place · Deutsch: Platz · Italiano: piazza · 日本語: 広場

How do you pronounce plaza?

It is pronounced /ˈplɑːzə/.

How do you use plaza in a sentence?

We met in the plaza. A fountain stood in the central plaza.

Learn plaza while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

plaza in other languages

More words