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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
Trinity Content Partners will handle worldwide sales and distribution. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025 The worldwide version is the Stanley version. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
Adverb
The event featured performances and speeches by 69 artists, actors, activists, and cultural figures, and was livestreamed to over 200,000 music fans worldwide, according to its organizers. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025 The hospital said that the average survival rate worldwide for a baby that size is about 25%. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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