plaza

/ˈplɑzə/
noun
  1. A public square, marketplace, or open area in a city or town, often surrounded by buildings.
    • Tourists gathered in the main plaza to watch the street performers.
    • The plaza is lined with cafes and shops, making it a popular meeting spot.
    • They held a concert in the plaza to celebrate the town's anniversary.
  2. A shopping center or complex, often with a parking area.
    • We went to the new plaza to buy groceries and grab lunch.
    • The plaza has a movie theater, a gym, and several restaurants.
    • She works at a clothing store in the plaza near her house.
  3. A toll plaza: a place on a highway where drivers stop to pay a toll.
    • They installed electronic sensors at the plaza to speed up traffic.
    • The toll plaza was crowded during the holiday weekend.
    • We had to stop at the plaza to pay the toll before continuing on the highway.
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