Broadway

noun

Broad·​way ˈbrȯd-ˌwā 

-ˈwā

: the New York commercial theater and amusement world

specifically : playhouses located in the area between the Avenue of the Americas and Ninth Avenue and from W. 41st Street to W. 53rd Street

Broadway adjective

Broadwayite

ˈbrȯd-ˌwā-ˌīt 

-ˈwā

noun

Examples of Broadway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After all, the first film generated $744 million globally to stand as the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in history. —Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025

On the Tuesday, April 1, episode of Jesse Tyler Ferguson's podcast Dinner's on Me, the actress, 50, was asked about her transition from Broadway to TV on Bunheads and Younger. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Winners will be recognized May 13 at Cipriani 25 Broadway. —Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025

Directed by Randal Myler, the 80-minute production is playing Off Broadway at MMAC Theater. —Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Broadway, street in New York City

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Broadway

• off Broadway
• off-off-Broadway

Rhymes for Broadway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

Broadway

noun

Broad·​way ˈbrȯd-ˌwā 

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: the world of the theater in New York City : the New York stage

a big star on Broadway

Broadway adjective