Broadway
Americannoun
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a street in New York City, famous for its theaters, restaurants, and bright lights.
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the theater district located on or near this street, especially as the center of the professional or commercial theater in the U.S.
adjective
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(of a play, theatrical performance, etc.) pertaining to, suitable for, or produced in the commercial theater, especially on Broadway.
a Broadway show.
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acting or working on Broadway.
a Broadway producer; a Broadway star.
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characteristic of or frequenting the theater district on Broadway.
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garish; tawdry.
noun
adjective
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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.”)
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Here’s a guide to the current best of Broadway, off-Broadway and beyond, as covered by the Journal’s critics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
My wife and I recently struggled trying to unload roughly 100 rock, pop, Broadway, soundtracks, classical, comedy and children’s albums that we don’t plan to bring to our new home.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Jones recently portrayed Mrs Bennet in another comedy series, The Other Bennet Sister, which was inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, while Corden has just finished a stint on Broadway.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
"It's not working for the Broadway productions that are interrupted by loud noise blaring from pedicabs outside their theaters," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Ethel, who’d been in a bunch of Broadway shows, said they were terrible.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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