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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In the summer, the city tends to empty out during the day while everyone is by the water, then comes alive in the evenings when the piazzas are animated with people enjoying an aperitivo or dinner outdoors.
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Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
At one point, ship masts were used to help support the roof of the crumbling piazza that overlooks the Potomac River.
—Michael E. Ruane The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Be sure to pay a visit to the European Village, a shopping and dining destination modeled after an Italian open-air piazza.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
The Covent Garden Market Building and the cobblestoned piazza turn into an entire world of festive activities — all accented with lights, ribbons, garland, and an impressive 60-foot Christmas tree.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
At one point, ship masts were used to help support the roof of the crumbling piazza that overlooks the Potomac River.
—Michael E. Ruane The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Be sure to pay a visit to the European Village, a shopping and dining destination modeled after an Italian open-air piazza.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
The Covent Garden Market Building and the cobblestoned piazza turn into an entire world of festive activities — all accented with lights, ribbons, garland, and an impressive 60-foot Christmas tree.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Piazza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piazza. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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