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
The worldwide caution is exactly that: general advice. Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 June 2025 Goldman has reportedly been testing the tool for over a year with over 10,000 employees, nearly one-quarter of Goldman’s worldwide workforce, trying it out. Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Adverb
The streaming platform revealed that the latest installment will debut as a Viu original worldwide, excluding South Korea and mainland China, following the record-breaking performance of Season 2. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2025 Riesling is Germany’s most iconic grape, celebrated worldwide for producing some of the most nuanced, age-worthy white wines on the planet. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 25 June 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 5 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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