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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Jurassic World 4 will have a worldwide theatrical release and following its run in theaters, will be available to stream on Peacock. Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024 Crump also represented the family of Floyd, whose death spurred worldwide protests against racial violence and police brutality. CBS News, 11 July 2024
Adverb
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has millions of fans worldwide, but Scarlett Johansson’s daughter Rose Dorothy isn’t one of them. Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024 His group has ashrams across 10 states and union territories in India and claims to have 60 million followers worldwide. Rhea Mogul, CNN, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for worldwide 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Worldwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worldwide. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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