worldwide

1 of 2

adjective

world·​wide ˈwərl(d)-ˈwīd 

: 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

The justices struck down his worldwide tariffs, ruling these import taxes are a matter for Congress, not the president. — Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

The strengthening of El Niño and record-high worldwide ocean temperatures could be amplifying the heat, too. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

Adverb

In 1980, smallpox became the first human disease ever eradicated worldwide. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Grossing more than $217 million worldwide against a $30 million budget, the Wayans’ sequel delivered the exact kind of crowd-pleasing victory lap many fans hoped for. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1821, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1836, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for worldwide

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied

Kids Definition

worldwide

adjective

world·​wide

ˈwər(-ə)l-ˈdwīd

: going all over the world

worldwide adverb