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

The Supreme Court has established a new nationwide precedent that allows states to protect women's sports. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Orkin and Terminix are considered the best overall pest control companies for their nationwide availability and wide range of services. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Adverb

Both of these companies are available nationwide and exterminate everything from ants and ticks to termites and bed bugs. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026

This is largely driven by Disney's partnerships with thousands of small businesses nationwide for its theme parks, cruises, and products. — Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 1 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