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

Not only will the risk of Russian interference be at an all-time high, but a nationwide vote will create high concentrations of civilians ripe for strikes. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

In 2024, the main nationwide entrance examination for medical schools was engulfed in controversy over a slew of irregularities, including the advance leak of the exam’s questions. — Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Adverb

From Texas to beyond The couple initially considered limiting their contribution to Texas, Michael explained at the event, before deciding to expand the initiative nationwide. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

The National Organization for Women (NOW) called upon women nationwide to strike for equality on that day. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 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