nationwide

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adjective

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

nationwide

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adverb

: throughout the nation

Examples of nationwide in a Sentence

Adjective The murders attracted nationwide attention.
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Adjective
In 2023, iconic tailgate beverage Bud Light was hit with a nationwide boycott by right-wing activists over the brand’s collaboration with a trans social media influencer. H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 12 June 2026 To celebrate the half-century birthday, all Capriotti’s Rewards members can purchase any 8-inch small cold sub for $5 on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14 — nationwide. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
Adverb
The Medline Industries website says the company is the largest provider of medical-surgical products to all points of care nationwide. Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 13 June 2026 In addition to its wide variety of equipment, apparel and other golf gear and technology, PGA Tour Superstore now has dedicated indoor simulator showrooms in all 82 of its stores nationwide. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 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 16 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

nationwide

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

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