broadband

adjective

broad·​band ˈbrȯd-ˌband 

1

: operating at, responsive to, or comprising a wide band of frequencies

a broadband radio antenna

2

: of, relating to, or being a high-speed communications network and especially one in which a frequency range is divided into multiple independent channels for simultaneous transmission of signals (such as voice, data, or video)

broadband noun

Examples of broadband in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Biden-era FCC's attempt to reinstate net neutrality rules and regulate broadband providers as common carriers was blocked in court, but ISPs lost the fight against the New York affordability law and an earlier fight against California's net neutrality law. —Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025

In the early days of broadband penetration, major companies lined up on opposing sides. —Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025

Engaging with policymakers to support legislation that funds broadband expansion, subsidizes internet access for low-income families and integrates digital literacy into educational curricula is essential. —Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

The head of Comcast cable said the company expects to lose 100,000 broadband customers in the fourth quarter. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

broadband

adjective

broad·​band

: of, relating to, or being a high-speed communications network

a broadband Internet connection

broadband noun