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

Encore acquired worldwide distribution rights outside mainland China from Chow’s production banner, The Star Overseas, in June. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Creatively, the continent is flourishing, as African filmmakers receive worldwide recognition, scooping awards at ever more A-list festivals. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Adverb

Chow followed it with Kung Fu Hustle (2004), another genre-blending smash that earned more than $100 million worldwide and cemented his reputation as one of Hong Kong’s greatest comedy-action hitmakers. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

The Vatican said tests had confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer worldwide. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Oct. 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