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
Cineflix Rights is the exclusive worldwide distribution partner and is introducing the series to international buyers at the London TV Screenings in February. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026 Dangal's China release contributed over $193 million to its worldwide total. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Deshpande draws comparisons to Dangal (2016), which grossed approximately ₹2,059 crore worldwide. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Prices for precious metals have been soaring as investors look for safer places to park their money amid threats of tariffs, still-high inflation, political strife and mountains of debt for governments worldwide. Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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