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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBroadway
/ˈbrɔːd.weɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A wide street in New York City, famous for its numerous theaters.
"They went to New York to see a musical on Broadway." - 2
The theatrical district and performances collectively associated with this street.
"Her dream was to perform on Broadway one day."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English elements 'broad' (from Old English brād) and 'way' (from Old English weg), originally describing a wide street. Over time, it specifically came to refer to the major thoroughfare in New York City and subsequently became metonymous for the theatrical industry located along it.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Broadway" is said worldwide
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Broadway
Transliteration: broadway
"Nous avons assisté à un spectacle à Broadway."
Broadway
Transliteration: broadway
"Er träumt davon, am Broadway zu spielen."
Broadway
Transliteration: broadway
"Lo spettacolo ha debuttato a Broadway."
Broadway
Transliteration: broadway
"Fuimos a ver un musical en Broadway."
Broadway
Transliteration: broadway
"Ela conseguiu um papel em uma peça da Broadway."
ब्रॉडवे
Transliteration: brodve
"उन्होंने ब्रॉडवे पर एक संगीत नाटक देखा।"
百老汇
Transliteration: bǎilǎohuì
"这部音乐剧将在百老汇上演。"
브로드웨이
Transliteration: beurodeuwei
"우리는 브로드웨이에서 뮤지컬을 관람했다."
ブロードウェイ
Transliteration: burōdowei
"彼女はブロードウェイで演じることを夢見ている。"
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