B1adjectivesociety
US/brɑːd/
UK/brɔːd/
wide from one side to the other; also including many different things or people
In context
He has broad shoulders from years of swimming in the sea.
The market sells a broad range of local foods and handmade crafts.
In broad terms, the plan is good, but the details still need work.
Words that go with broad
adjective + noun
- broad rangeThe library offers a broad range of courses for adults.
- broad daylightThe theft happened in broad daylight, in front of dozens of people.
- broad shouldersThe tall man with broad shoulders turned out to be her brother.
- broad smileShe greeted every guest with a broad smile.
- broad agreementThere is broad agreement that the old bridge needs repairing.
- broad supportThe new law has broad support from both parents and teachers.