broad

Definition

  • adjective: large from one side to the other side
  • adjective: having ample extent from side to side or between limits
  • often used in plural
  • synonyms: woman, extensive, spacious

Examples

  • The conference was attended by 'a broad spectrum' [=a range of many different kinds] of religious leaders.

  • There are three 'broad' categories of industry in the region: computers, finance, and education.

  • The book is 'broadly' [='generally'] concerned with the oil industry.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) There he is. - Ruby, this is not a good time. - It's never the time for us, Dix. - Is that a case you're working on? - I'll see you later. Okay, but watch your caboose and dump the broad. Look what the cat dragged in. What's shakin', Dix? The usual, martinis and skirts. Excuse me. Hey! (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact