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

That outbreak spawned nearly two dozen tornadoes statewide and is remembered as the fifth-largest outbreak in state history. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 21 July 2026

June’s primary victories by left-wing candidates in New York have been described as a political earthquake, with insurgent socialists winning races statewide, including high-profile congressional victories and nearly a dozen more downballot. — Danny Kaplowitz, New York Daily News, 20 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