broadway Definition
- 1a street in New York City famous for its theaters and musical shows
- 2the American theater industry or profession
Using broadway: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "broadway" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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We went to see a Broadway show last night.
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He has been working in Broadway for over a decade.
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Broadway is known for its musicals and plays.
broadway Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for broadway
- theater district
- show business
- stage industry
Phrases with broadway
off-Broadway
refers to smaller theaters in New York City that are not located on Broadway, or to productions that are produced in such theaters
Example
The play was first performed off-Broadway before it moved to a larger theater.
a musical production that is performed in one of the theaters located on Broadway in New York City
Example
The Lion King is one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time.
Broadway play
a play that is performed in one of the theaters located on Broadway in New York City
Example
Hamilton is a critically acclaimed Broadway play that tells the story of Alexander Hamilton.
Origins of broadway
from the Dutch 'breede weg', meaning 'broad way'
Summary: broadway in Brief
Broadway [ˈbrɔːdweɪ] refers to a street in New York City famous for its theaters and musical shows. It also denotes the American theater industry or profession. Examples include 'We went to see a Broadway show last night.' and 'He has been working in Broadway for over a decade.' The term extends into phrases like 'off-Broadway,' referring to smaller theaters, and 'Broadway musical,' denoting a musical production performed in one of the theaters located on Broadway.
