in the world

phrase

: among innumerable possibilities : ever

—used as an intensive

what in the world is it

Examples of in the world in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Every summer, the state plays host to the largest, longest-running citizen bike tour in the world. — Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

Worries about big government debt are weighing on almost every developed economy in the world, including the United States. — Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

The cotton will be spun, woven and finished for denim programs for some of the largest fashion brands and retailers in the world. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

In less than two minutes during a standard postgame interview, Cooley offered a rare and revealing glimpse into the psychology behind peak athletic performance and how the best athletes in the world operate between the ears. — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in the world

• netherworld
• otherworld
• underworld
• curled
• furled
• hurled
• knurled
• swirled
• twirled
• whirled
• whorled
• lifeworld