PLAZA - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a public square with room for pedestrians
Example: they met at Elm Plaza; Grosvenor Place
Categories: Public square, Square
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace
Example: a good plaza should have a movie house; they spent their weekends at the local malls
Categories: Mercantile establishment, Retail store, Sales outlet, Outlet
Synonyms
Shopping center, Shopping mall, Place, Shopping centre, Piazza
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "plaza" comes from Ancient Greek πλατεῖα, which comes from Latin platea, which was borrowed from Spanish plaza.
🔗 Related Words
piatza – A related word in the same word family.
piazza – A related word in the same word family.
place – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Greek roots often combine to create compound words with very specific meanings in science and medicine.