plazas

noun

plural of plaza
as in squares

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  1. squares
  2. terraces
  3. atria
Noun
  • Crustless white bread slices are cut into squares, covered with a cheesy mixture made of sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, and heavy cream, then topped with another square before adding more of the cheese mixture on top.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • The ceremonies conducted late on Monday involved hundreds of couples in several major squares in the capital, including more than 100 in the vast Imam Hossein square in central Tehran, according to reports in Iranian media.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Definition of squares
Noun
  • There are also community rooms, courtyards and terraces to promote socializing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Some have balconies or terraces, but all the residences come with small kitchens, while the hotel rooms have pantries, a wine fridge, a Nespresso machine, and a fridge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of terraces
Noun
  • Both atriums offer a secondary fire pit, located just outside the front entrance, in addition to the ones on each atrium rooftop.
    — David Duran, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of atria
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