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 war has sparked worldwide protests and brought accusations of genocide that Israel denies. Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026 Although, the other aspect of Takaichi’s rise that doesn’t exactly fit into the worldwide rightward drift is her hawkishness. Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Today, caviar comes from more than 50 sturgeon farms worldwide. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026 The brand and its IP worldwide are owned by Authentic Brands Group, a global brand development and licensing platform, which also has Reebok, Nautica, Brooks Brothers and Dockers in its portfolio. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 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 11 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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