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

The statewide change also meant more powers were given to the county clerk and property appraiser that weren’t contemplated by the Miami-Dade charter. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

This year's ballot includes 14 statewide measures, along with local initiatives that vary depending on where voters live. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Adverb

Democrats are hoping to win statewide in Texas for the first time since 1994, and have launched spirited campaigns for both governor and Senate. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Data from the California Department of Public Health shows 26 people have died so far from flu statewide this season. — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 2 Oct. 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