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Is it possible to use the word "plaza" as a similar meaning of "street"?

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Rebecca

Great question. The term "plaza" is not used to refer to just a regular "street". A "plaza" usually refers to a public square, marketplace, or similar open space in a built-up area. This is how it is being used in the video. It can also be used to refer to a shopping center. Ex: I am standing in the middle of the plaza, do you see me? Ex: Meet me in front of the shopping plaza.

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