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
Last May, the Defense Intelligence Agency said in its worldwide threat assessment that Iran had taken actions to reduce the amount of time needed to produce enough weapons-grade uranium for a first nuclear device, but the report cast doubt that the country was making bombs. Alex Sundby, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 Stock Chart IconStock chart icon EWY, 1-day South Korea’s outperformance this year largely has to do with the worldwide demand for memory, which has especially lifted the shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix that account for a huge part of the country’s Kospi index. Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Tens of thousands of passengers worldwide saw their travel plans thrown into chaos on the third day of disruptions caused by the war. March 2, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026 And four-times nominated Chalamet, who is 30, conducted a wildly innovative marketing campaign, first for the A24 film — which has grossed $157 million worldwide — then for the Oscar, changing his fashion and demeanor with every appearance. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 2 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 4 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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