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

And a nationwide backlash against AI’s data centers suggests the public felt what was going on the whole time, not to mention their surging electricity bills. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

In a promotional video, an ARC spokesperson explains that many of the company’s sites (there are more than a hundred nationwide) run 24/7. — Francesca Mancino, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026

Adverb

Gaps in Research, Training and Awareness One of the biggest challenges to reducing ectopic pregnancy deaths nationwide is the lack of awareness, research and data. — Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026

Florida ranks last nationwide in teacher pay and per student funding. — Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 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