worldwide

1 of 2

adjective

world·​wide ˈwərl(d)-ˈwīd 

: extended throughout or involving the entire world

worldwide

2 of 2

adverb

: throughout the world

Examples of worldwide in a Sentence

Adjective

News of the attack attracted worldwide attention.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Earlier models suggested the effect would have resembled a worldwide broiler that was potentially deadly to exposed, thin-skinned animals, but not powerful enough to ignite vegetation across the globe. — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Madden 27 is slated for a worldwide release on August 13, 2026, with early access beginning August 6 for MVP+ members and August 10 for Deluxe/MVP Bundle owners. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Adverb

As in 1926, some concrete plans will be unveiled during the summit, including the creation of an international NGO dedicated to protecting and promoting independent cinema worldwide, Variety has learned. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 July 2026

The Nations League had originally started as a UEFA project and the governing body wished to license it out to different confederations worldwide. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1821, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1836, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for worldwide

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied

Kids Definition

worldwide

adjective

world·​wide

ˈwər(-ə)l-ˈdwīd

: going all over the world

worldwide adverb