plaza

/ˈplæzə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: plazas

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A town's public square.

Noun

Examples

Tourists gathered in the central plaza.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An open area used for gathering in a city, often having small trees and sitting benches.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “plaza” mean?

A town's public square.

Is “plaza” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.