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

Though South Florida abides by strict statewide building codes to protect against wind and flooding, Lejeune is concerned that no new construction has been tested by destructive storms. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

The 50-year-old woman, Kandice Webber, a local activist and organizer for the Houston wing of Black Lives Matter, argued that support from the community could not simply be assumed in statewide campaigns, according to the Houston Chronicle. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2026

Adverb

Lawyers statewide choose the sole at-large member, making Kansas the only state where attorneys hold a majority of seats on the nominating commission — an eccentricity that Kobach and conservative lawmakers have emphasized. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

North Carolina is reporting more than 300 cases statewide, with more than 180 reported in Wake County. — Charlotte Observer, 14 July 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