Synonyms for plaza
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : plah-zuh, plaz-uh |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈplɑ zə, ˈplæz ə |
Définition of plaza
Origin :- 1830, from Spanish plaza "square, place," from Vulgar Latin *plattia, from Latin platea "courtyard, broad street" (see place (n.)).
- noun central location, spot
- The garrison was drawn out in the Plaza to be reviewed by their commander.
- Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
- In the Plaza de Armas there stands a fine monument to the memory of Hidalgo.
- Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou
- Zacatecas has its plaza; all Spanish and Mexican towns have one.
- Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou
- The plaza, the market-place, and the cathedral are each worthy of note.
- Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou
- The Plaza Mayor in every Mexican city is not only the central park, but also the central idea.
- Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou
- The plaza is also shaded by thick clusters of ornamental trees.
- Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou
- To bring the animals to the plaza, and pack for the trail all the provisions found there.
- Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan
- Tula arose, and went before them across the plaza to the door of the chapel.
- Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan
- He lodged with Anzani, the universal storekeeper, on the Plaza Mayor.
- Extract from : « Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard » by Joseph Conrad
- All that side of the Plaza had been burnt; used to be colonnaded before.
- Extract from : « Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard » by Joseph Conrad
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