throughout

1 of 2

preposition

through·​out thrü-ˈau̇t 

1

: all the way from one end to the other of : in or to every part of

cities throughout the United States

2

: during the whole course or period of

troubled her throughout her life

throughout

2 of 2

adverb

1

: in or to every part : everywhere

of one color throughout

2

: during the whole time or action : from beginning to end

remained loyal throughout

Synonyms

Preposition

• about
• across
• around
• over
• round
• through

Adverb

• around
• over
• round
• through

Examples of throughout in a Sentence

Preposition

The company has stores throughout the United States and Canada.

She has traveled throughout the world.

His supporters remained loyal throughout his difficulties.

Throughout her life, she has suffered with the disease.

It rained throughout the day.

Adverb

The house is painted white throughout.

The house has wood floors throughout.

He had a difficult year, but his supporters remained loyal throughout.

Recent Examples on the Web

Preposition

The former president frequently targeted the judge throughout the trial -- accusing him of being biased and conflicted -- and was held in criminal contempt 10 times for violating the case’s limited gag order. —Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 10 June 2024

Teaming up to buy a home can decrease costs by 40 to 60% per bedroom, says Matt Holmes, co-founder of Co-Buy, an app that provides resources to help individuals throughout the co-buying process. —Simmone Shah, TIME, 10 June 2024

Adverb

This production is also buoyed throughout by strong tap dance scenes, especially two solos from Izaiah Montaque Harris as Eddie Ryan. —Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024

There are also a few artificial plants sprinkled throughout, blending seamlessly into the yard and the real greenery surrounding them. —Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 20 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Preposition

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

throughout

1 of 2 adverb

through·​out thrü-ˈau̇t 

1

: in or to every part : everywhere

of one color throughout

2

: during the whole time or action : from beginning to end

remained loyal throughout

throughout

2 of 2 preposition

1

: in or to every part of

throughout the house

2

: during the whole time of

throughout the evening