Word
broadband
Phoneticsbroad·band, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɹɔdˌbænd/
UK/bɹˈɔːdbænd/
Definitions
01fast internet
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing
n. a fast, permanent internet connection used in homes and offices.
n. a high-speed internet connection provided via cable, fiber optics, or wireless signals. Uncountable in general usage.
“We decided to upgrade our broadband because the old connection was too slow for video calls.”
“The government has pledged to provide universal access to fiber-optic broadband for rural communities by the end of the decade.”
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02wide frequency range
C1 · Advanced Technology Technical
adj. describing a signal or connection that can carry a lot of data at once.
adj. relating to or using signals that contain a wide range of frequencies.
“The company sells broadband equipment to local internet providers.”
“The transition from narrowband to broadband technology revolutionized how digital media is consumed globally.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “broadband” in context.
Verb
01. install broadband
“The technician arrived this morning to install broadband in our new apartment.”
verb + noun
02. roll out broadband
“The government has pledged to roll out broadband to the most remote rural areas by next year.”
verb + noun
03. subscribe to broadband
“Many households are choosing to subscribe to fiber-optic broadband for faster upload speeds.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
04. high-speed broadband
“Access to high-speed broadband is now considered an essential utility for modern businesses.”
adj + noun
05. reliable broadband
“Remote workers depend heavily on a reliable broadband connection to attend video meetings.”
adj + noun
06. ubiquitous broadband
“The vision of the smart city relies on the availability of ubiquitous broadband.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. broadband penetration
“The report highlights the correlation between broadband penetration and economic growth.”
noun + noun
08. broadband provider
“We decided to switch our broadband provider after experiencing frequent service outages.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“The ELSA-M spacecraft will capture and deorbit a satellite in Eutelsat’s OneWeb broadband constellation to demonstrate end-of-life servicing.” “Most famously, SpaceX branched out from reusable rockets to pursue and dominate a growing spectrum of space services: cargo delivery, human spaceflight, satellite production, broadband, and, perhaps soon, orbital data centers and in-space manufacturing.” “Our results suggest that living in counties with greater broadband adoption rates reduces waiting time.” Etymology
From broad + band.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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