Broads
Americannoun
plural noun
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a group of shallow navigable lakes, connected by a network of rivers, in E England, in Norfolk and Suffolk
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the region around these lakes: a tourist centre; several bird sanctuaries
Example Sentences
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Booming deer populations in The Broads are becoming a growing issue as the animals can cause damage to the environment through grazing.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
"There's this incredible, really quite rare wildlife but actually it's really possible for people to see it, get some great views and really experience the magic of the Broads," added Deavin.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Meanwhile, a 19-year-old man died after being rescued from a lake in Nottinghamshire, and a body was found in the search for a man who got into difficulty in the water in the Norfolk Broads.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
The Broads first met and befriended Therrien as a nervous young artist who brought a poodle for emotional support during their first meeting in the 1970s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2025
She'd spent the second half of the summer with Ewan's family in the Norfolk Broads, so you'd think I'd've had time to get used to sisterlessness.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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