Broadway

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noun (1)

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

Broadwayite

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noun (2)

Broad·​way·​ite ˈbrȯd-¦wā-ˌīt 

plural -s

: an habitué of Broadway : one that works in or frequents New York professional theaters

Examples of Broadway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Practically, the schedules of the increasingly in-demand stars could only align for so long between Marvel tentpoles and Broadway stints. — Alison Herman, Variety, 25 June 2026

As a costume designer for over twenty years, her credits include Broadway musicals, opera, and Shakespeare. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026

In an impactful Broadway debut, the Scream star finds the sweet spot between sincerity and satire, playing Rose as earnestly naive without losing the character's strength. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026

Two years later, in a case of life imitating art, Michele realized her dreams of playing Fanny Brice on Broadway — much like Rachel Berry — replacing Beanie Feldstein in the revival of Funny Girl. — James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Broadway, street in New York City

Noun (2)

Broadway, street in New York City + English -ite

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1881, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Broadway

• Off Broadway
• Off-Off-Broadway

Rhymes for Broadway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

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