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Broadway

American  
[brawd-wey] / ˈbrɔdˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a street in New York City, famous for its theaters, restaurants, and bright lights.

  2. the theater district located on or near this street, especially as the center of the professional or commercial theater in the U.S.

adjective

  1. (of a play, theatrical performance, etc.) pertaining to, suitable for, or produced in the commercial theater, especially on Broadway.

    a Broadway show.

  2. acting or working on Broadway.

    a Broadway producer; a Broadway star.

  3. characteristic of or frequenting the theater district on Broadway.

  4. garish; tawdry.

Broadway British  
/ ˈbrɔːdˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a thoroughfare in New York City, famous for its theatres: the centre of the commercial theatre in the US

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adjective

  1. of or relating to or suitable for the commercial theatre, esp on Broadway

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Broadway 1 Cultural  

  1. The central group of theaters presenting live drama in New York City. Many of them are located on or adjacent to the street called Broadway (see also Broadway) in Manhattan.

Broadway 2 Cultural  

  1. A street in Manhattan, in New York City, that passes through Times Square.

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It is sometimes called the “Great White Way” because of its bright lights.

Broadway is known for its theaters. (See also under “Fine Arts.”)

Other Word Forms

  • Broadwayite noun

Example Sentences

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Initially saddled with $500 million of debt following the star’s 2009 death from an anesthesia overdose, the estate turned around its financial position with publishing-rights sales, streaming revenue and the Broadway show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Officers were dispatched about 2:42 p.m. to the 200 block of West Broadway on an unknown trouble call.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

A quietly transfixing performance from Ayo Edebiri provides reason enough to see the Broadway revival of “Proof,” David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning drama, first staged in 2000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The playwright was fascinated by Broadway star Laurette Taylor and her abrupt manner with house guests, and based Hay Fever on her family.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Maybe The Wicked Wizard War will become the next Broadway hit!”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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