Broadway

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɔdˌweɪ/

Definitions of Broadway

noun a street in New York City famous for its theaters and musical productions

Example Sentences

A1 I want to see a show on Broadway.

A2 Broadway is famous for its theaters and musicals.

B1 My dream is to perform on Broadway one day.

B2 Many aspiring actors move to New York City to pursue a career on Broadway.

C1 The history of Broadway dates back to the early 20th century.

C2 Broadway is known as the pinnacle of live theater in the United States.

Examples of Broadway in a Sentence

formal The new musical on Broadway has been receiving rave reviews from critics.

informal I heard there's a really popular show playing on Broadway right now.

slang Let's catch a show on Broadway this weekend, it'll be lit!

figurative Her performance was like a shining star on the Broadway stage.

Grammatical Forms of Broadway

• past tense: Broadwayed
• plural: Broadways
• comparative: more Broadway
• superlative: most Broadway
• present tense: Broadways
• future tense: will Broadway
• perfect tense: has Broadwayed
• continuous tense: is Broadwaying
• singular: Broadway
• positive degree: Broadway
• infinitive: to Broadway
• gerund: Broadwaying
• participle: Broadwayed

Origin and Evolution of Broadway

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'Broadway' originated from the Dutch language, specifically from the Dutch word 'brede weg' which translates to 'broad way'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a wide street in New York City, Broadway has evolved to become synonymous with the theater district and entertainment industry located along this famous avenue.