a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
"We rushed to Broadway after dark to catch our seats at the show in Times Square."
The highest straight in poker, ace-king-queen-jack-ten.
"The newly redesigned Broadway serves as a scenic esplanade where pedestrians can enjoy views of the river."
An esplanade.
In plain English: Broadway is the famous street in New York City where most of its big musicals and plays are performed.
"The musical was playing on Broadway last night, so we had to wait in line for hours just to get tickets."
Flashy; showy.
"The actor gave a broadway performance by wearing an oversized suit and flashing sequins on stage."
A street name, typically for a wide road; a broad way.
"The newly paved broadway cut straight through the center of the town, offering drivers an unobstructed view of the surrounding fields."
The word broadway comes from Old English brad weg, meaning a wide road or path associated with settlements. This name has been used in England for over a thousand years, appearing in records like the 1086 Domesday Book as Bradewie and Bradeweia.