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

Appealing to independents in Iowa is a must for candidates running in statewide elections. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026

The first statewide mail ballots already went out, in North Carolina, on Friday. — Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Adverb

The law would apply only to Los Angeles County and expand statewide starting July 1, 2028. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Companion legislation would require school districts, public libraries, and other educational institutions statewide to stock opioid antagonists onsite. — Nathalia Fernandez, New York Daily News, 31 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