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Broadway

noun Broad·way \ ˈbrȯd-ˌwā , -ˈwā \

Definition of Broadway

: 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
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Broadway

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Broadwayite

play \-ˌīt\ noun

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Origin and Etymology of broadway

Broadway, street in New York City

BROADWAY Defined for English Language Learners

Broadway

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Definition of Broadway for English Language Learners

  • : a street in New York City where there are many theaters

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