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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The president is a pop-culture fanatic; he blasts Broadway showtunes at his rallies and was tweetstorming about Kristen Stewart a few years before becoming the leader of the free world.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
I’m working on the music for a Broadway show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Over the summer, she made her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated “Every Brilliant Thing.”
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
He followed Scotch Snap with Sit Down, You're the Rockin' the Boat - a famous show tune from the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Broadway Boogie Woogie is as flat as the canvas it is painted on.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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