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

Guo had been on a nationwide tour to celebrate his theatre group’s 10thanniversary, but CNN has learned that some of his later performances have been cancelled. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

After a nationwide search, the City of Leawood announced its new fire chief will be a man who has almost three decades of experience at a neighboring fire department. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

Adverb

Amazon’s plan would expand its drone delivery operation more than sixfold nationwide into hundreds of new communities, including the Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland and Boise metro areas. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

The deli maintained an outpost at Madison Square Garden and continued to sell products through retailers nationwide after the original closed. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 19 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