nationwide

1 of 2

adjective

na·​tion·​wide ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd How to pronounce nationwide (audio)
: extending throughout a nation

nationwide

2 of 2

adverb

: throughout the nation

Examples of nationwide in a Sentence

Adjective The murders attracted nationwide attention.
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Adjective
Along with the launch, Aniston is helping Pvolve kick off the nationwide Strong for Fall Challenge, a three-week commitment to complete 10 strength-building workouts, and, for every challenge completed, Pvolve will donate $1 to Women in Medicine. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025 Following this weekend’s No Kings protests, Robert De Niro is continuing to hold Donald Trump‘s feet to the fire and drive home the messages of the nationwide demonstrations. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn has been recalled nationwide. Jenna Anderson, Health, 20 Oct. 2025 The situation sparked outrage in Miami and nationwide, citing it as an example of a violation of freedom of speech. Edda Leon, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nationwide

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1891, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nationwide was in 1891

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“Nationwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nationwide. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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nationwide

adjective
na·​tion·​wide
ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd
: extending throughout a nation
nationwide phone service

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