Broadway

[brawd-wey]

noun

1. a street in New York City, famous for its theaters, restaurants, and bright lights.

2. the theater district located on or near this street, especially as the center of the professional or commercial theater in the U.S.

adjective

1. (of a play, theatrical performance, etc.) pertaining to, suitable for, or produced in the commercial theater, especially on Broadway.

   a Broadway show.

2. acting or working on Broadway.

   a Broadway producer; a Broadway star.

3. characteristic of or frequenting the theater district on Broadway.

4. garish; tawdry.

Broadway

/ ˈbrɔːdˌweɪ /

noun

1. a thoroughfare in New York City, famous for its theatres: the centre of the commercial theatre in the US

adjective

1. of or relating to or suitable for the commercial theatre, esp on Broadway

Broadway

¹

1. 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.

Broadway

²

1. A street in Manhattan, in New York City, that passes through Times Square.

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

Thomas Schumacher, the long-serving executive who was key to Walt Disney Co.’s success on Broadway, is stepping down this month, the company said Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

And I might, but I’d rather go back to Broadway next as a creator, as a composer and lyricist, producer, musical director and all of that.”

From Los Angeles Times

The teenager was arrested on in Fulham Broadway at around 14:40 BST on Saturday and was believed to be on his way to a comic book convention, the police said.

From BBC

The Oscar winner takes the United Theater on Broadway stage with the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Adler worked as a stage manager, supervisor and director on more than 50 Broadway productions - after being offered his first job by his father, who worked in the industry, while at university.

From BBC

Related Words

• comedy 
• farce 
• melodrama 
• play 
• production 
• scene 
• show 
• theater 
• tragedy