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 Odyssey is also set to become Nolan’s biggest global opening, topping The Dark Knight Rises’ $249 million worldwide launch. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

Noah Schnapp achieved worldwide fame at 11 when Netflix’s Stranger Things became a global hit. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Adverb

Forbes Global Properties is the invitation-only network of top-tier brokerages worldwide and the exclusive real estate partner of Forbes. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Neumann said Netflix still has significant room to grow, noting the company has penetrated less than 45% of its roughly 800 million addressable households worldwide and accounts for only about 5% of global TV viewing. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 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