NYT Dictionary

PIAZZA

/piˈæt.sə/
Nounpi-AZ-zapi-az-za · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2023, 2025

Meaning

A public square, especially in Italian cities.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

From Italian piazza. Doublet of piatza, place, platz, and plaza.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

plazaplacecampoforumgallerymarketmarketplacemartagoralanai

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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