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
The comic book film has grossed $42 million so far at the domestic box office, and its worldwide gross remains under the $100 million. Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024 The virality of the track helped Ole 60 sign with UTA for worldwide representation. Xander Zellner, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2024 The results supported his theory, overturning Isaac Newton’s conception of gravity and propelling Einstein to worldwide fame. Dan Falk, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2024 But according to the latest forecast from International Data Corp., spending on worldwide systems integration services will increase by 6.4% to $153.8 billion this year, and further rise to $183.42 billion by 2027. John Kell, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024 In March 2020, Valley Fair unveiled the first phase of a $1.1 billion mall expansion in an event that was festive yet tinged with uncertainty, because that was the same month the coronavirus outbreak was beginning to visibly rock the worldwide economy. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024 The Digital Markets Act is a fresh milestone for the 27-nation European Union in its longstanding role as a worldwide trendsetter in clamping down on the tech industry. Kelvin Chan, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2024 Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through downtown Los Angeles on Saturday as part of a worldwide day of action calling for an end to the Israel-Hamas war. Carlos Lozano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024 From the mold-breaking thrillers of Prisoners, Enemy and Sicario to a murderers’ row of sci-fi films including Arrival, Blade Runner 2049 and Dune, the French Canadian director’s films have amassed over $1.1 billion in worldwide box office and landed him three Oscar nominations. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2024
Adverb
The new installment will be the first-ever to launch on Disney+ and release simultaneously worldwide. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024 Usher is the founding chairman of Usher’s New Look, which has served more than 55,000 youth worldwide through education and mentorship. Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2024 Michael is set to be released worldwide on April 18, 2025. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 Tripadvisor recently released its 2024 Travelers’ Choice Award for Beaches, which analyzed reviews and ratings between Oc. 1, 2022, and Sept. 30, 2023, to come up with the best beaches worldwide. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024 The top 100 tours worldwide made $9.17 billion, according to concert trade magazine Pollstar, a 46% increase from 2022. Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024 Normally used to transport vehicles worldwide, the giant roll-on/roll-off vessel has now become a tourist attraction for curious locals who are shuttled out to the massive vessel in small boats. Scott McLean, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024 Documents released on the eve of Reddit’s IPO add some shading to the picture: The company’s revenue growth slowed in the past two years, and average daily users worldwide fell in three of the past 12 quarters. Paresh Dave, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2024 The company has also announced sustainability targets that include using 100 percent renewable energy at sites and stores by 2026 via the LIFE 360 program—not to mention the preservation of 12.4 million acres of habitat for flora and fauna worldwide by 2030. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024

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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

Dictionary Entries Near worldwide

Cite this Entry

“Worldwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worldwide. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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