The term Piazza is an Italian word for a public open space, usually found in the center of a city or town. It can refer to a COURT, PORCH, YARD, SQUARE, or VERANDAH. A COURT is an enclosed area, often surrounded by walls or buildings, used for legal proceedings or other official business. A PORCH is an outdoor area, usually attached to a house, with a roof and open sides. A YARD is an open area of land, usually surrounded by a fence, used for recreation or other activities. A SQUARE is an open public space, usually surrounded by buildings, used for recreation or other activities. A VERANDAH is an open PORCH, usually with a roof, attached to the outside of a building.