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

After dipping its toes into beauty, Old Navy has refined its strategy and is gearing up for a nationwide rollout. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Both shootings sparked nationwide outrage and demands for accountability over federal officers' deadly use of force in Minneapolis. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Adverb

Though Black voters make up tiny percentages of the MAGA right and democratic socialist left nationwide, Black politicians are in the spotlight in these two states. — Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026

Just in time for National Dog Day, Rover analyzed millions of dog breeds submitted by pet owners nationwide to find both popular breeds and fastest-rising favorites. — Liz Gray, USA Today, 26 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