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Definition of broadway

broadway

/ˈbrɔːd.weɪ/
broad · way
Plural:broadways
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• noun

1

A major thoroughfare in New York City running the length of Manhattan, famous as the center of the American commercial theater industry.

Example

"We walked down Broadway to see the bright marquees in the theater district."

2

The mainstream commercial theatrical industry and high-budget stage productions based in New York City.

Example

"She studied acting and voice for years before making her debut on Broadway."

3

A wide, main road or highway passing through a town or countryside.

Example

"The historic village is centered around a tree-lined broadway."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or performed in the commercial theater district of New York City.

Example

"The cast recorded an original album of the new Broadway musical."

• Nearby Words

broadsheet
broadside
broadsword
broadway
brocade
brocaded
broccoflower

Word Origin & Etymology

The New York City thoroughfare was translated from the Dutch 'Breede Wegh' ('broad road') after the British took control of New Amsterdam in the 17th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Broadway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/broadway
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