broad

Definitions

1. adjective

   Wide in extent or scope.

   Examples

   • three feet broad
   • the broad expanse of ocean
2. adjective

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

   Examples

   • The sun cast broad daylight across the field.
   • He spoke in broad terms about the plan.
3. adjective

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

   Examples

   • The manager was given broad authority over the project.
   • She has broad discretion in how she runs the department.
4. adjective

   Comprehensive, liberal, or enlarged.

   Examples

   • The words in the Constitution are broad enough to include the case.
   • in a broad, statesmanlike, and masterly way
5. adjective

   Plain or evident.

   Examples

   • The hint was broad enough for everyone to understand.
   • His disapproval was broad in his expression.
6. adjective

   General rather than specific.

   Examples

   • He gave a broad overview of the plan.
   • The report offered broad conclusions rather than detailed findings.
7. adjective

   Unsubtle or obvious.

   Examples

   • The comedy relied on broad humor.
   • His acting style was broad, meant for the back row.
8. adjective

   Free, unrestrained, or unconfined.

   Examples

   • They wandered broad across the open countryside.
   • The herd roamed broad over the plains.
9. adjective

   Gross, coarse, or indelicate.

   Examples

   • The joke was a bit too broad for polite company.
   • His broad language offended some of the guests.
10. adjective

    Strongly regional.

    Examples

    • He spoke with a broad Yorkshire accent.
    • Her broad Southern drawl was unmistakable.
11. noun

    (US, dated, slang) A woman.

    Examples

    • The old film referred to her simply as a broad.
    • He used outdated slang, calling her a broad.