statewide

1 of 2

adjective

state·​wide ˈstāt-ˈwīd How to pronounce statewide (audio)
: 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
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Adjective
According to the Realtors group, the statewide median home price will climb to a record of $905,000 in 2026. Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026 Kansas takes a statewide approach, hosting a traveling National Declaration of Independence exhibit across 47 organizations, inviting visitors to learn more about the nation’s founding document. Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
The 21 cases include significant clusters reported in the Monterey and San Francisco Bay areas, though the risk is also statewide, according to the department. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 Nearly 800 people were hospitalized statewide during the final week of 2025 alone, already surpassing levels seen during the same period last year. Justin Adams, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statewide

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1848, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of statewide was in 1848

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“Statewide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statewide. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

statewide

adjective
state·​wide
ˈstāt-ˈwīd
: including all parts of a state
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