broad

Intermediate

/brɔːd/

adjective
very wide

broad in a sentence

  • “He is tall, broad and muscular.”
  • “We walked down a broad avenue lined with trees.”
  • “He flashed a broad grin at us.”
  • “My brother is very broad- shouldered.”

What does “broad” mean?

broad (adjective) means very wide. It is pronounced /brɔːd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "broad" mean?
broad (adjective) means: very wide
How do you pronounce "broad"?
"broad" is pronounced /brɔːd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "broad" in a sentence?
Here is "broad" used in a sentence: He is tall, broad and muscular.

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