statewide

1 of 2

adjective

state·​wide ˈstāt-ˈwīd 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

From a statewide plastic bag ban to new rules for gig workers and renters, 2026 is bringing a fresh set of laws that could reshape daily life. —James Ward, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025

Rios said a wide range of celebrations and programs are planned next year to commemorate America's birthday, ranging from large fireworks displays and statewide potluck suppers to student contests and citizen oral histories. —Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025

Adverb

Last year in California, the number of homeless students rose by nearly 20,000 statewide, a 4% increase from a year earlier, and the sharpest rise the state has seen in a decade. —Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025

The New York State Department of Health reported a record surge in influenza activity, with 71,123 positive flu cases recorded statewide during the week ending December 20. —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1848, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for statewide

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified

Kids Definition

statewide

adjective

state·​wide

ˈstāt-ˈwīd

: including all parts of a state