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
Their main task was to agree on a standard set of constellations to avoid worldwide confusion. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026 Just weeks later, the Netflix Series streamed to a worldwide audience. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Adverb
Frontline operates a fleet of 80 ships worldwide. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 June 2026 Reviews were largely mixed for the sequel, which opened in May 2008 and grossed a strong $786 million worldwide. Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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