noun
- plural of broad: wide areas of shallow water, especially in Norfolk, England
- plural of broad: women
Usage: British; geographical
Usage: slang; potentially offensive
Examples
- The Norfolk Broads are a popular destination for boating holidays.
- Many tourists visit the broads to enjoy sailing and wildlife watching.
- The broads were formed by medieval peat digging that later flooded.
- Windmills dot the landscape around the broads.
- Conservation efforts help protect the unique ecosystem of the broads.