1. A square open place surrounded by buildings in a town or city: The cafes lined the piazza in the charming urban center.
2. A porch that is arcaded and roofed: Michael and Jillian sat in the piazza to stay out of the sun while they drank their coffee.

A single crusted pie often made of bread dough that is covered with tomatoes, cheese, and spiced meats, etc., and baked: Martin likes to put onions and olives on his pizza when he makes it at home.

1. An open air space in a city or town: The new plaza was designed primarily for bicycle parking and pedestrian traffic.
2. A shopping area often adjacent to a road or highway: Aaron's aunt has a bakery that is located in the plaza near the main route into the city.
3. An area on or next to a highway having restaurants, gas stations, restrooms, etc.: Besides the toll booth, the plaza also had a post office and coffee shop; also called a "toll plaza".