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

When Sondheim turned 70, the Library of Congress celebrated his birthday with a concert featuring Broadway stars like Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell. —Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 June 2025

Chicago’s organizations such as the Howard Brown Health, the Center on Halsted and the Broadway Youth Center are already under enormous strain. —Abhinav Anne, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025

Under the neon glow of Broadway, Fushimi thrums with energy, drawing sushi purists and pre-show crowds into the chic space. —Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

Borrowing from the belting prowess a career in Broadway afforded her, Rapp leans into a more angsty singer-songwriter sound on her solo ventures. —Amani Bayo, USA Today, 25 June 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 

-ˈwā

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

a big star on Broadway

Broadway adjective