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

Other officeholders who are recalled, like lawmakers or other statewide officeholders, would be replaced using existing rules for addressing vacancies — either by appointment or through a special election. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026

Party members frustrated on Thursday’s post-election call wanted answers about why the party still fell short of statewide wins, rather than a victory lap for effort. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026

Adverb

The state is projected to send only 8% of their delegation to the House as Republicans, despite voting 30% for Republicans statewide. — Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2026

On the spring eighth-grade math assessment, one of 10 students tested scored at Level 3 or higher, compared with 61% statewide. — Crystal Etienne, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 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