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

District officials also shared a statement on Wednesday saying its focus remains the same in serving students despite the pending change in statewide leadership. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026

Patrick, a former senator who first won the statewide office in 2014, was able to set the Senate's agenda and control the flow of legislation to the chamber's floor. — John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026

Adverb

Texas, meanwhile, saw the number of kids in classrooms plunge statewide last year by more than 76,000 students. — Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026

Bottoms, who did not face redistricting challenges running statewide, also focused on the economy and helping voters of all demographics. — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

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
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

Kids Definition

statewide

adjective

state·​wide

ˈstāt-ˈwīd

: including all parts of a state