Broadway

[ brawd-wey ]

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.

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

  2. garish; tawdry.

Other words from Broadway

  • Broad·way·ite, noun

Words Nearby Broadway

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British Dictionary definitions for Broadway

Broadway

/ (ˈbrɔːdˌweɪ) /


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

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

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Cultural definitions for Broadway (1 of 2)

Broadway

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

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

Notes for Broadway

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

Notes for Broadway

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

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