plaza
plaza Lexical Profile
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• noun
A public square, marketplace, or open civic space in a built-up area, especially in a Spanish-speaking town or city.
"Musicians and street vendors gathered in the central plaza as evening approached."
North American A modern shopping center, commercial complex, or strip mall designed with multiple stores and parking facilities.
"We stopped at the neighborhood shopping plaza to pick up groceries and visit the pharmacy."
North American A widened section along a major highway or turnpike equipped with tollbooths, service stations, or rest facilities.
"Traffic slowed considerably as commuters approached the bridge's toll plaza during rush hour."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 17th century from Spanish 'plaza' (public square), derived from Vulgar Latin 'plattia' and ultimately from Ancient Greek 'plateia' (broad way or street), sharing the same linguistic root as 'place' and 'piazza'.