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

A broad description or idea is general rather than detailed. These documents provided a broad outline of the Society's development. We have discussed in broad terms the course of action …

Define broad. broad synonyms, broad pronunciation, broad translation, English dictionary definition of broad. adj. broad·er , broad·est 1. Wide in extent from side to side: a broad river; …

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

4 days ago · broad (comparative broader, superlative broadest) Wide in extent or scope. quotations

A broad notation is one which makes only the practically necessary distinctions of sound in each language, and makes them in the simplest manner possible, omitting all that is superfluous.

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

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