broadband
gb/bɹˈɔdbˌænd/ us/bɹˈɔdbˌænd/
B1
English
~ 3000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
technical
B1
entity
1
High-speed internet connection
A way to connect to the internet that is very fast and can send and receive a lot of data at once.
Usage pattern:
[someone] has broadband
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'broadband' with 'Wi-Fi', but 'broadband' refers to the actual high-speed connection, not the wireless signal.
Synonyms
high-speed internet (More informal and commonly used in everyday conversation to mean the same thing.)
Antonyms
dial-up (An older, much slower method of connecting to the internet via a phone line.)
Collocations
broadband connection
|broadband service
|broadband access
|broadband network
|high-speed broadband
Themes
technology
|communication
|internet
|daily_life
Examples
- Many rural areas still lack reliable broadband.
- The new apartment comes with free broadband for all residents.
- He upgraded his broadband package to get faster download speeds.
- Broadband access is essential for remote work.
- The government is investing in nationwide broadband infrastructure.
Learner examples
- I have broadband at home.
- Broadband is faster than old internet lines.
- We use broadband to watch movies online.
- My school has free broadband.
- Broadband helps me work from home.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
Using wide frequency range
Describes a system that can send information using many different frequencies at the same time, making it faster.
Usage pattern:
broadband [signal/system/connection]
Synonyms
wideband (A more technical term used in engineering contexts; similar meaning but less common in general speech.)
Antonyms
narrowband (Refers to systems using a small range of frequencies, typically slower.)
Collocations
broadband signal
|broadband network
|broadband technology
Themes
technology
|communication
Examples
- Broadband technology has revolutionized online communication.
- The broadcaster uses broadband signals to transmit high-definition content.
- Broadband networks can support many users at once.
- They are testing new broadband wireless systems.
- Broadband connections allow for smooth video conferencing.
Learner examples
- Broadband networks are very fast.
- This is a broadband signal.
- Our company uses broadband systems.
- Broadband technology sends data quickly.
Grammar
Dictionary form
broadband
IPA
GB/bɹˈɔdbˌænd/
US/bɹˈɔdbˌænd/
Syllables & stress
broad - band (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (broad)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: broadband
Word family
Expressions
broadband access
1/bɹˈɔdbˌænd ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
technical
Availability of high-speed internet
The ability to connect to the internet using broadband.
Examples
- Rural communities are campaigning for better broadband access.
- The government aims to provide universal broadband access by 2030.
broadband connection
1/bɹˈɔdbˌænd kənˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
High-speed internet link
A link between your device and the internet that uses broadband technology.
Examples
- The broadband connection was interrupted during the storm.
- He upgraded his broadband connection for faster streaming.
broadband service
1/bɹˈɔdbˌænd sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
Commercial high-speed internet provision
Internet service that uses broadband technology, provided by a company.
Examples
- She switched her broadband service to a cheaper provider.
- The company offers bundled TV and broadband services.
high-speed broadband
1/hˈaɪ spˈid bɹˈɔdbˌænd/
fixed phrase
technical
Very fast internet connection
A type of broadband that is especially fast.
Examples
- Our office relies on high-speed broadband for video calls.
- High-speed broadband is now available in most cities.