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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Aaron Sorkin’s drama first opened on Broadway in 1989, and became a popular, star-drenched film directed by Rob Reiner three years later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Her last Broadway stint was in 2017 in the original role of Helene Berman in the Joshua Harmon play “Significant Other.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
His Broadway debut came in 1970 as Snout in Peter Brook's critically acclaimed production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
My mother, Ruth, had wanted to be a Broadway stage singer but her family wouldn’t hear of it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 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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