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

Democrats are eagerly boosting Peltola, who has won a statewide race before -- elected to represent Alaska’s at-large congressional district in 2022. — Emily Chang, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Still, a number of Western states don't have statewide wildfire rules and codes, or even maps identifying high risk areas. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Adverb

The move follows similar actions in other major cities, including Denver in May and New York statewide in July 2026. — Mikayla Price, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Homeownership also remains far less common in Los Angeles County than statewide or nationally. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Aug. 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