worldwide

1 of 2

adjective

world·​wide ˈwərl(d)-ˈwīd How to pronounce worldwide (audio)
: extended throughout or involving the entire world

worldwide

2 of 2

adverb

: throughout the world

Examples of worldwide in a Sentence

Adjective News of the attack attracted worldwide attention.
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Adjective
Cineflix Rights is the exclusive worldwide distribution partner. Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025 Superman’s meh international returns can also be understood as reflective of the worldwide audience tiring of Hollywood’s cultural diktats. Chris Lee, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Webtoon reports about 150 million monthly active users worldwide for its serialized, vertically scrolling comics, optimized for quick reading on mobile phones. Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Although details of the eye-catching rock have yet to be revealed by the engaged couple and their jeweler, experts worldwide have already put their bets on everything from the ring's cost to exactly what and how many diamonds were used to create the mountain of gemstones. Michelle Lee, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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