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

Even as hospitals increasingly collect more upfront payments, however, their uncollected debt is also rising, according to data Kodiak collected from more than 2,300 hospitals nationwide. — Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

The company operates a nationwide system of license plate reader cameras, as well as other law enforcement assistance technologies, that allow agencies to more accurately identify specific vehicles that may have been involved in a crime. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Adverb

Gaden arrived at Memorial with more than 25 years of healthcare experience, including 15 years as a senior executive leading complex, multi-hospital systems nationwide. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Revenue in 2025 hit $333 million, up 35% from 2024, with 5,000 schools nationwide paying for the service. — Sarah Whitmire, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 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