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
Every aspiring expat needs to know that they’re taxed on worldwide income, period. Essence, 23 Oct. 2025 Cornerstone is handling worldwide sales, introducing the title to buyers at the American Film Market in Los Angeles next month. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape. Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025 The exorcism subgenre has experienced a surge in popularity since The Exorcist's initial release, with filmmakers worldwide crafting haunting stories of possession that continue to push the boundaries even further. Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 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 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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