broadband

adjective

broad·​band ˈbrȯd-ˌband 

1

: operating at, responsive to, or comprising a wide band of frequencies

a broadband radio antenna

2

: of, relating to, or being a high-speed communications network and especially one in which a frequency range is divided into multiple independent channels for simultaneous transmission of signals (such as voice, data, or video)

broadband noun

Examples of broadband in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now Californians have a chance to continue this positive trend in the broadband marketplace as Charter (Spectrum) plans to combine its business with Cox. —Javier Palomarez, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026

In line with industry trends, Rogers continues to expand its broadband Internet with the goal of offering faster data communication speeds. —Brooks Decillia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026

Shortly after deciding Cox, the Supreme Court overturned a 5th Circuit ruling that could have forced ISP Grande Communications to terminate broadband subscribers accused of piracy. —ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026

This mission will deploy broadband satellites for AST SpaceMobile and attempt to reuse a first-stage booster. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for broadband

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand
• farmland

Kids Definition

broadband

adjective

broad·​band

: of, relating to, or being a high-speed communications network

a broadband Internet connection

broadband noun