plaza meaning and definition

PLAZA noun

Definition of plaza (noun)

1. a public square with room for pedestrians
   • "they met at Elm Plaza"; "Grosvenor Place"
   • synonyms: piazza, place
2. 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
   • "a good plaza should have a movie house"; "they spent their weekends at the local malls"
   • synonyms: center, mall, shopping center, shopping centre, shopping mall