worldwide

1 of 2

adjective

world·​wide ˈwərl(d)-ˈwīd 

: 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 immersive premiere, brand collaborations, worldwide activations, and fan participation blurred the line between marketing a movie and creating a cultural event. — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026

In October, the company set up Hybe Global Label Services to strengthen marketing and promotion across its worldwide operations. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Adverb

In addition to access to more than 900 Costco warehouses worldwide, Costco memberships come with perks including cheaper gas, package discounts on tires, travel deals and access to the pharmacy and food court. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

And more than a third of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women worldwide report depressive symptoms. — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1821, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1836, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for worldwide

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied

Kids Definition

worldwide

adjective

world·​wide

ˈwər(-ə)l-ˈdwīd

: going all over the world

worldwide adverb