The meaning of BROAD is having ample extent from side to side or between limits. How to use broad in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Broad.

broad adjective (STRONG) If someone has a broad accent (= way of speaking), it is strong and noticeable, showing where they come from:

vulgar; coarse; indecent: a broad joke (of a dialect or pronunciation) consisting of a large number of speech sounds characteristic of a particular geographical area: a broad Yorkshire accent

When used to refer to a woman, broad is usually perceived as insulting. The meaning “promiscuous woman” is probably the earlier sense.

BROAD meaning: 1 : large from one side to the other side wide; 2 : having a specified width

The adjective broad boasts an extensive — you might even say broad — array of subtly different meanings including wide, spacious, far-reaching, vague, and unsubtle.

Definition of broad adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

broad adjective (STRONG) If someone has a broad accent (= way of speaking), it is strong and noticeable, showing where they come from:

BROAD meaning: 1. wide: 2. a group that includes many different things or people: 3. a general description…. Learn more.

The Broad is a contemporary art museum in Los Angeles offering free general admission and an active program of rotating exhibitions.