piazzetta

1 9.5

A small open square in an Italian town where people meet

noun
/ˌpiːəˈzɛtə/

: piazzetta

The children played together in the quiet piazzetta after school.

Examples

A small fountain stood in the center of the piazzetta, surrounded by colorful buildings.
The charming piazzetta was filled with tourists.
The locals gathered in the piazzetta every evening to chat and relax.
Tourists enjoyed their gelato while sitting in the sunny piazzetta.
Have you visited the piazzetta in Venice?
On summer evenings, locals gather in the piazzetta to enjoy live music and socialize.
The small cafe in the piazzetta is popular for its delicious gelato and charming atmosphere.

Synonyms

square

vspiazzetta

441 1.0

An open place in a town where streets meet

is smaller and typically located in Italian towns

piazza

vspiazzetta

14 7.4

An open public square in an Italian town where people gather

is a smaller version used for similar local gatherings

public square

vspiazzetta

6 2.5

An open area in a town or city where people meet and events happen

is a smaller open area often found in Italian towns

zócalo

vspiazzetta

9.9

A central public square in a town where people meet

is smaller and local rather than the city's main plaza

How Big

plaza

96 2.7

piazza

14 7.4

courtyard

108 2.2

piazzetta

1 9.5

Surface Forms

piazzetta singular

piazzettas plural

Morphology

piazzetta = piazza (transparent) = piazza + etta

The word is a straightforward diminutive built on 'piazza' plus the suffix '-etta', so the meaning 'small square' is directly recoverable.

Etymology

The word piazzetta comes from the Italian piazza which means 'square' and the small ending -etta, like in kitchenette, which means 'little'. So a piazzetta is literally a 'little square' and now means a small public square in a town.