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
Women and youth stood at the forefront, transforming everyday acts of resistance into a nationwide challenge to the regime’s legitimacy. Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026 However, Chick-fil-A would not confirm the impending nationwide launch of the sandwich. Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in 2025 declined by a quarter compared to the same time period last year, according to preliminary data provided by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026 The fast food chain says the McRib is made with 100% pork sourced from farmers and suppliers nationwide. Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 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 11 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

nationwide

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

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