worldwide

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adjective

world·​wide ˈwərl(d)-ˈwīd How to pronounce worldwide (audio)
Synonyms of worldwidenext
: extended throughout or involving the entire world

worldwide

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adverb

: throughout the world

Examples of worldwide in a Sentence

Adjective News of the attack attracted worldwide attention.
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Adjective
Despite Jamaica’s profound worldwide cultural influence, its folklore is rarely explored through a cinematic horror lens. Roberto Prieto, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026 The cam has followed Jackie and Shadow, who have been mating since 2018, and made the birds worldwide celebrities and regular fixtures of morning TV shows. Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
His theory might receive only begrudging mention in psychology textbooks, but it is used, directly and indirectly, in classrooms worldwide. Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026 The championship followed months of virtual qualifiers, with more than 500,000 players worldwide competing through PAPAYA’s Solitaire Cash app. Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for worldwide

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1821, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of worldwide was in 1821

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“Worldwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worldwide. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

worldwide

adjective
world·​wide
ˈwər(-ə)l-ˈdwīd
: going all over the world
worldwide adverb

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