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
Of the 215 boys basketball programs entering the statewide tournament, only five will be crowned state champions. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2026 The historic snowstorm began Sunday, with snowfall rates accelerating upwards of 2 to 3 inches and wind gusts surpassing 30 miles per hour by early Monday morning, evoking travel bans on the road and forcing state governments from Maryland to Massachusetts to declare statewide emergencies. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
The bill is sponsored by Shevrin Jones, who says the goal is to create consistency across law enforcement agencies statewide and improve safety for everyone involved. Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 The legislation’s passage would not only help Faith CDC but also create similar programs statewide. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

statewide

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