throughout

1 of 2

preposition

through·​out thrü-ˈau̇t 

1

: all the way from one end to the other of : in or to every part of

cities throughout the United States

2

: during the whole course or period of

troubled her throughout her life

throughout

2 of 2

adverb

1

: in or to every part : everywhere

of one color throughout

2

: during the whole time or action : from beginning to end

remained loyal throughout

Synonyms of throughout

Preposition

• around
• across
• over

Adverb

• through
• around
• over

Examples of throughout in a Sentence

Preposition

The company has stores throughout the United States and Canada.

She has traveled throughout the world.

His supporters remained loyal throughout his difficulties.

Throughout her life, she has suffered with the disease.

It rained throughout the day.

Adverb

The house is painted white throughout.

The house has wood floors throughout.

He had a difficult year, but his supporters remained loyal throughout.

Recent Examples on the Web

Preposition

The players’ high-energy group participation throughout this whole game is one of the episode’s biggest selling points. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

In particular, the image of the sickly, slumbering child recurs throughout Marcon’s work. — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026

Adverb

Bennington is mentioned throughout, but there is no archival footage of him until the end credits. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026

While the shape of the dress harkened back to the easy sensuality of ’90s designs, the bodice incorporated subtle embroidery throughout, with sequins and beadwork that emphasized the unique patterning of the midi design. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Preposition

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for throughout

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

throughout

1 of 2 adverb

through·​out thrü-ˈau̇t 

1

: in or to every part : everywhere

of one color throughout

2

: during the whole time or action : from beginning to end

remained loyal throughout

throughout

2 of 2 preposition

1

: in or to every part of

throughout the house

2

: during the whole time of

throughout the evening