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
According to a report released ahead of the summit, nearly half (49 percent) of all species catalogued by the CMS are showing signs of declining numbers, and nearly one in four are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale. CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 This looks to me like there was a worldwide COVID supply chain spike in 2022, then prices subsided until the start of the Iran war. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Researchers from Mass General Brigham analyzed sleep data from more than 21,000 people worldwide using the Sleep Cycle app, covering roughly 3 million nights. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 While consumers worldwide face steep price hikes, Brazilian gasoline prices rose just 5% in March — compared to 30% in the United States. ABC News, 31 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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