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
The findings come amid a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers and growing concerns over outdated aviation safety equipment. Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025 Instead, the court used the case to issue a ruling in June limiting the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions, a victory for the administration. Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Both cities ranked in the 99th percentile, placing them among the top 1% of small cities nationwide. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025 Next week, the justices will hear a dispute over the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act, which could impact redistricting practices nationwide and influence election results as soon as the 2026 cycle. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 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 10 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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