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
Through its climate storytelling campaign, this initiative teaches media professionals how to create narratives that entertain and activate worldwide transformation with both a sense of urgency and creative joy. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 May 2025 That marks a new best showing for the single on the worldwide roster. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Adverb
In that capacity, Prevost was responsible for reviewing and recommending episcopal appointments worldwide, giving him significant influence and visibility ahead of the conclave. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 President Donald Trump's tariffs left worldwide trade shaken and stirred, as negotiations with other countries continue. Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 May 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 11 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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