1. a fine, smooth woolen cloth with a lustrous finish, typically used for making suits and formal clothing
2. a closely woven cotton or silk fabric with a smooth surface

Examples

• The tailor recommended broadcloth for the business suit.
• Her dress was made from fine silk broadcloth.
• The broadcloth had a beautiful sheen under the lights.
• He preferred broadcloth shirts for their smooth texture.
• The navy broadcloth jacket fit him perfectly.
• Cotton broadcloth is popular for dress shirts.
• The fabric store displayed various colors of broadcloth.