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

Rhode Island's governor has issued a statewide drought watch due to low precipitation and declining water levels. — Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026

Sam’s Club currently operates 82 stores in Texas; the new locations will increase its statewide footprint to 86 warehouse clubs. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Adverb

Despite the financing challenges, new state housing laws have helped spur an ADU boom statewide in recent years. — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

There are more than 108,000 state workers statewide, with about 40% of the state’s civil service workforce working in the capital region. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 6 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