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Broadway

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Broad·way  (brôdw)
1. A thoroughfare of New York, the longest street in the world. It begins at the southern tip of Manhattan and extends about 241 km (150 mi) north to Albany.
2. The principal theater and amusement district of New York City, on the West Side of midtown Manhattan centered on Broadway.
Broadway [ˈbrɔːdˌweɪ]
n
(Placename) a thoroughfare in New York City, famous for its theatres: the centre of the commercial theatre in the US
adj
(Placename) of or relating to or suitable for the commercial theatre, esp on Broadway
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.BroadwayBroadway - a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
Great White Way
Manhattan - one of the five boroughs of New York City
Translations
Broadway [ˈbrɔːdˌweɪ]
A. N → Broadway m (calle de Nueva York famosa por sus teatros) OFF-BROADWAY
B. CPD [musical, theatre] → de Broadway


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Skinner, with his small bowler hat on the back of his head, a fresh cigar in the corner of his mouth, and his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, strolled along Broadway with something akin to a smile parting his lips, and showing his yellow teeth.
The Yellow Crayon by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
Presently she was swaying along above the lower end of Broadway.
The War in the Air by Wells, H.G. View in context
We must cross Broadway again; gaining some refreshment from the heat, in the sight of the great blocks of clean ice which are being carried into shops and bar-rooms; and the pine-apples and water- melons profusely displayed for sale.
American Notes for General Circulation by Dickens, Charles View in context
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