worldwide

1 of 2

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
Global Constellation represents worldwide sales. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2026 The worldwide business collapse cut consumers’ willingness to pay more for anything. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Adverb
The 2016 act authorizes the president to impose economic sanctions and visa bans on foreign individuals or entities worldwide responsible for gross human rights abuses or significant corruption. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026 The agreement also gave exclusive betting rights to thousands of games worldwide organized by national soccer bodies and streamed live by FIFA. ABC News, 18 May 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 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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