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plaza
noun pla·za \ˈpla-zə, ˈplä-\
: an open public area that is usually near city buildings and that often has trees and bushes and places to sit, walk, and shop
: an area on or next to a highway having restaurants, gas stations, restrooms, etc.
: a place where you stop to pay money before going onto a highway
Full Definition of PLAZA
1
a : a public square in a city or town b : an open area usually located near urban buildings and often featuring walkways, trees and shrubs, places to sit, and sometimes shops
2
: a place on a thoroughfare (as a turnpike) at which all traffic must temporarily stop (as to pay tolls)
3
: an area adjacent to an expressway which has service facilities (as a restaurant, gas station, and restrooms)
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Origin of PLAZA
Spanish, from Latin platea broad street — more at place
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plaza
noun pla·za \ˈpla-zə, ˈplä-\
Definition of PLAZA for Kids
: a public square in a city or town
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