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

Several artificial-intelligence stocks meanwhile held steadier following their worldwide slide the day before, after leaders of the AI industry called for a slowdown in development to address safety issues for humanity. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

But emboldened by Jordan and Hamlin’s vision, Jordan’s status as a worldwide sports icon, and Hamlin’s knowledge of the sport, 23XI has done just that. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Adverb

Elevated oil prices have already triggered public protests across multiple regions worldwide. — CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

The first collection will debut this month, timed with Wu-Tang Clan’s performance at Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta, before rolling out worldwide in time for their historic induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 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