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.
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Adjective
The Beach Boys rank among the most popular groups of the rock era, with more than 30 singles in the Top 40 and worldwide sales of more than 100 million. Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025 Italy's manufacturing woes, in essence, are those of the worldwide fashion manufacturing sector. Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Adverb
Its unique sculptural jewels are in demand worldwide. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 Another study found that, by 2050, 60% of major cities worldwide will be too hot to host the Olympics in late July and early August. Jenna Dipaolo, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for worldwide

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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“Worldwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worldwide. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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