broadband

/ˈbɹɔːdbænd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: broadbands

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A wideband of electromagnetic frequencies.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An Internet connection provisioned over an existing service using alternate signal frequencies such as ADSL or a cable modem.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Of, pertaining to, or carrying a wide band of electromagnetic frequencies

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “broadband” mean?

A wideband of electromagnetic frequencies.

Is “broadband” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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