nationwide

1 of 2

adjective

na·​tion·​wide ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd How to pronounce nationwide (audio)
: extending throughout a nation

nationwide

2 of 2

adverb

: throughout the nation

Examples of nationwide in a Sentence

Adjective The murders attracted nationwide attention.
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Adjective
Specifically, her campaign should focus on Trump's plans to implement nationwide stop-and-frisk policies, his record of undermining federal civil rights and his endorsement of Project 2025 initiatives. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024 The protest was part of a nationwide wave of university demonstrations sparked by the Israel-Hamas war. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
Adverb
Their hummus is available in some 3,000 stores nationwide, including all 500 Whole Foods Market stores, Wegmans, and Sprouts. Robin D. Schatz, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 For Harris, the poll reflects strong momentum among women and older voters in Iowa, and perhaps, in other swing states and nationwide. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nationwide 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1891, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nationwide was in 1891

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“Nationwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nationwide. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

nationwide

adjective
na·​tion·​wide
ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd
: extending throughout a nation
nationwide phone service
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