zocalo
noun
zo·ca·lo
| \ ˈzō-kə-ˌlō
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plural zocalos
Definition of zocalo
: the public square of a Mexican city or town : plaza
Examples of zocalo in a Sentence
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The zocalo could be home to markets, festivals and other events, according to the plan, which states the space would be lush with LED lighting and music. — Katrease Stafford, Detroit Free Press, "Splash pad, plaza on the way for southwest Detroit's Clark Park," 23 May 2018 But the pulsating heart of it all was Mexico City’s central plaza, or zocalo, where tens of thousands gathered to watch Saturday’s World Cup match between Mexico and South Korea. — Patrick J. Mcdonnell, latimes.com, "In Mexico the joy continues as national team wins again in the World Cup," 24 June 2018 Many at the zocalo donned the green, red and white of the Mexican side, El Tri. — Patrick J. Mcdonnell, latimes.com, "In Mexico the joy continues as national team wins again in the World Cup," 24 June 2018 The Free Press reported in May that a splash pad, a zocalo — or traditional Mexican public space — and other amenities are coming to the popular Clark Park in southwest Detroit, as part of a greater transformation of the West Vernor corridor. — Katrease Stafford, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit seeking developer for housing development near train station," 28 June 2018 The zocalo seemed to cheer, groan and hold its collective breath like a single massive organism as each side had its chances in the opening moments. — Patrick J. Mcdonnell, latimes.com, "In Mexico the joy continues as national team wins again in the World Cup," 24 June 2018 Last week, the City of Detroit announced new amenities coming to Clark Park — a splash pad, a zocalo (or traditional Mexican public space) and other amenities — as part of a greater investment in the West Vernor corridor. — Allie Gross, Detroit Free Press, "Some southwest Detroiters see the downside to booming home prices," 29 May 2018 In southwest Detroit, the zocalo and splash park were suggestions that came directly from residents, city officials said. — Katrease Stafford, Detroit Free Press, "Splash pad, plaza on the way for southwest Detroit's Clark Park," 23 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'zocalo.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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