broad

B1
Pronunciation
/bɹɑd/
/bɹɔːd/
/bɹɔd/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A shallow lake, one of a number of bodies of water in eastern Norfolk and Suffolk.

2 Definition

A lathe tool for turning down the insides and bottoms of cylinders.

3 Definition

A British gold coin worth 20 shillings, issued by the Commonwealth of England in 1656.

4 Definition

A prostitute, a woman of loose morals.

5 Definition

(sometimes obsolete) A woman or girl.

Example Sentences
  • Who was that broad I saw you with?
Adjective
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

Wide in extent or scope.

Example Sentences
  • the broad expanse of ocean
2 Definition

Extended, in the sense of diffused; open; clear; full.

3 Definition

Having a large measure of any thing or quality; unlimited; unrestrained.

4 Definition

Comprehensive; liberal; enlarged.

5 Definition

Plain; evident.

Example Sentences
  • a broad hint
6 Definition

(writing) Unsubtle; obvious.

7 Definition

Free; unrestrained; unconfined.

8 Definition

Gross; coarse; indelicate.

Example Sentences
  • a broad compliment; a broad joke; broad humour
9 Definition

(of an accent) Strongly regional.

10 Definition

(Gaelic languages) Velarized, i.e. not palatalized.