nationwide

1 of 2

adjective

na·​tion·​wide ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd 

: extending throughout a nation

nationwide

2 of 2

adverb

: throughout the nation

Examples of nationwide in a Sentence

Adjective

The murders attracted nationwide attention.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Last April, Phuwin appeared in a Loewe campaign based on Songkran, the Thai New Year’s celebration that has been likened to a nationwide water fight, though its rituals are meant to symbolize cleansing, reverence and good fortune. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Congress took up the measure this week in the waning legislative days before November’s midterm elections, and as outrage over the proliferation of artificial intelligence data centers have grown nationwide. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Adverb

In the 1970s the country rolled out a national immunization program that bolstered uptake nationwide. — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026

Charlotte was Carvana’s third market nationwide, serving as a key testing ground where the company introduced free, next-day home car delivery in September 2014, according to the company. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1891, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1971, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nationwide

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

Kids Definition

nationwide

adjective

na·​tion·​wide

ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd

: extending throughout a nation

nationwide phone service