worldwide

1 of 2

adjective

world·​wide ˈwərl(d)-ˈwīd How to pronounce worldwide (audio)
: extended throughout or involving the entire world

worldwide

2 of 2

adverb

: throughout the world

Examples of worldwide in a Sentence

Adjective News of the attack attracted worldwide attention.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
As of that time, Ticketmaster, with its 6,500 worldwide employees (compared with 44,000 at parent company Live Nation Entertainment), controlled almost 80% of the ticket market in the United States. Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024 On the cusp of worldwide superstardom, a young Bruce Springsteen took a cab to the gates of the estate late one April night with his E Street Band guitarist, Steven Van Zandt. Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for worldwide 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1821, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of worldwide was in 1821

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Cite this Entry

“Worldwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worldwide. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

worldwide

adjective
world·​wide
ˈwər(-ə)l-ˈdwīd
: going all over the world
worldwide adverb
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