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

Hosted by Natalia Téllez, the show follows 20 contestants from from a nationwide audition process, representing the United States, Puerto Rico and several Latin American countries. — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The closure caps mounting scrutiny of Utah’s troubled-teen industry, as families sue Provo Canyon over alleged mistreatment and Hilton’s advocacy helps drive new safeguards for youth nationwide. — Kathy McCormack, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Adverb

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images With fuel prices nationwide going up and down amid the ongoing war in Iran, ABC News is launching a gas calculator to help drivers estimate the cost of filling up their tanks. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 8 July 2026

The spike in cases comes as vaccination rates have tumbled nationwide in recent years — in some areas falling well below the herd immunity threshold experts say is necessary to keep it from spreading. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 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