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
This week, several of those beloved songs continue climbing Billboard’s worldwide lists, hitting new peaks and returning to the ears of what must be a massive audience. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 The streaming giant has inked a deal with Sesame Workshop to pick up the worldwide streaming rights to the beloved children's show, beginning with season 56, slated to debut later this year. Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 May 2025
Adverb
By late last year, its batteries were used in one out of every three EVs worldwide, powering about 17 million vehicles, according to the May filing. John Liu, CNN Money, 20 May 2025 This explains why governments worldwide are increasingly mandating digital twin technology to enhance safety and project transparency. Kathleen Kewley, Forbes.com, 20 May 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 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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