Broadway
[ brawd-wey ]
/ ˈbrɔdˌweɪ /
noun
a street in New York City, famous for its theaters, restaurants, and bright lights.
the theater district located on or near this street, especially as the center of the professional or commercial theater in the U.S.
adjective
(of a play, theatrical performance, etc.) pertaining to, suitable for, or produced in the commercial theater, especially on Broadway: a Broadway show.
acting or working on Broadway: a Broadway producer; a Broadway star.
characteristic of or frequenting the theater district on Broadway.
garish; tawdry.
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British Dictionary definitions for broadway
Broadway
/ (ˈbrɔːdˌweɪ) /
noun
a thoroughfare in New York City, famous for its theatres: the centre of the commercial theatre in the US
adjective
of or relating to or suitable for the commercial theatre, esp on Broadway
Cultural definitions for broadway (1 of 2)
Broadway
The central group of theaters presenting live drama in New York City. Many of them are located on or adjacent to the street called Broadway (see also Broadway) in Manhattan.
Cultural definitions for broadway (2 of 2)
notes for Broadway
Broadway is known for its theaters. (
See also under “Fine Arts.”)
notes for Broadway
It is sometimes called the “Great White Way” because of its bright lights.