statewide

1 of 2

adjective

state·​wide ˈstāt-ˈwīd How to pronounce statewide (audio)
: affecting or extending throughout all parts of a state

statewide

2 of 2

adverb

: throughout the state

Examples of statewide in a Sentence

Adjective a statewide survey of voters
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Adjective
Their statewide poll from March 20-25 includes responses from a bipartisan group of 613 likely Colorado voters for the 2026 election. Christa Swanson, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026 Every statewide officeholder and most state judges, including those on the state supreme court, are Democrats. Will Swaim, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
According to local reports, more than 14,000 homes sold above $1 million statewide over the past year, a record for the state, with the Austin area accounting for a notable share of that activity. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026 Any Republican running statewide faces the hurdle of rising above 40% on election day. John Seiler, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statewide

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1848, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of statewide was in 1848

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“Statewide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statewide. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

statewide

adjective
state·​wide
ˈstāt-ˈwīd
: including all parts of a state
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