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.”)
Other Word Forms
- Broadwayite noun
Example Sentences
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The musician, 31, is performing as Zidler – the show's eccentric master of ceremonies – marking her highly anticipated Broadway debut.
From BBC
She made her Broadway debut in 1974, appearing in brief productions of “Love for Love” and “The Rules of the Game.”
From Los Angeles Times
It’s a pop-culture staple; the production itself wasn’t a huge hit when it first launched on Broadway, but its album rose to the top of the Billboard charts in 1971.
From Salon
In July 2025, he says, the firm called him and asked him to come to its downtown office on Broadway to discuss his case.
From Los Angeles Times
In Mark Rosenblatt’s “Giant,” now on Broadway after first being produced in London to widespread acclaim, he reminds us that he is also among the most fearless.
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