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
It is managed by a local IBM team who are part of the worldwide IBM quantum team. Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Free Dolphin shops around 500 titles in the French market and has a library of worldwide titles. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
Adverb
The Hyde Park Entertainment Group founder, whose films have generated over $2 billion worldwide, is set to be recognized for his four-decade career spanning more than 100 productions. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024 In recent years, technology regulation has sparked heated debate worldwide. Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato, Forbes, 22 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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