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.