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
The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Global Excl. Gary Trust, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026 Studiocanal will fully finance, releasing theatrically in all its territories (the UK, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Benelux) and launching worldwide sales at European Film Market in Berlin. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
However, according to a draft of its charter, its mission has since expanded to address conflicts worldwide. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026 Lin echoed those warnings that a conflict in the Taiwan Strait would reverberate worldwide. Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 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 19 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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