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
Fossil fuels, however, such as coal, oil and gas, continue to dominate the global energy mix, meeting around 80% of worldwide demand in 2023, according to the IEA. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026 Studiocanal will release the film theatrically in Germany on January 28, 2027 and is also handling worldwide rights sales of the movie. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Besides commercial success, Bollywood has enormous cultural clout, shaping social norms, defining pop cultures and creating stars revered not only India but in the diaspora worldwide. Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026 Surfing is big business, both in California and worldwide. Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 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 27 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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