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Broadway
BRAWD-way
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1
The famous street running through Manhattan, especially associated with its theater district.
"They saw a musical on Broadway during their trip to New York."
2
The American theater industry centered in that district.
"The show went on to become a huge Broadway hit."
How to Use Broadway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers to the famous New York street and theater district, or American professional theater in general.
Common pairings
Broadway musical
Broadway show
Broadway hit
Word Forms
broadways plural
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Etymology
Literally "broad way," a wide road — the name has been used for centuries for wide thoroughfares, with the Manhattan street becoming the most famous example.