citywide

adjective

city·​wide ˈsi-tē-ˌwīd How to pronounce citywide (audio)
: including or involving all parts of a city
a citywide blackout

Examples of citywide in a Sentence

The ban on smoking in public places is citywide.
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State of play: Tuesday was the deadline for Democratic and Republican candidates running in the top two citywide elections to get on the May 20 ballot. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025 In the event of another citywide emergency, the impact on the electric grid may mean there will be no redundant heating and cooking source, leading to an unprecedented catastrophe. Kris Delair, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025 Scott has also set a citywide goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025 The loan would supplement funds from Measure Q, a sales tax that was supposed to fund citywide utility undergrounding. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for citywide

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of citywide was in 1870

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“Citywide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citywide. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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citywide

adjective
city·​wide ˈsit-ē-ˌwīd How to pronounce citywide (audio)
: including or involving all parts of a city
a citywide blackout
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