throughout

1 of 2

preposition

through·​out thrü-ˈau̇t 

1

: all the way from one end to the other of : in or to every part of

cities throughout the United States

2

: during the whole course or period of

troubled her throughout her life

throughout

2 of 2

adverb

1

: in or to every part : everywhere

of one color throughout

2

: during the whole time or action : from beginning to end

remained loyal throughout

Synonyms

Preposition

• about
• across
• around
• over
• round
• through

Adverb

• around
• over
• round
• through

Examples of throughout in a Sentence

Preposition

The company has stores throughout the United States and Canada.

She has traveled throughout the world.

His supporters remained loyal throughout his difficulties.

Throughout her life, she has suffered with the disease.

It rained throughout the day.

Adverb

The house is painted white throughout.

The house has wood floors throughout.

He had a difficult year, but his supporters remained loyal throughout.

Recent Examples on the Web

Preposition

Publishing Managers are single points of contact throughout the journey, providing a degree of accountability, consistency, and empathy that helped Scribe Media’s services stand out in a cold, calculated, and controlling industry. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

Holiday fun continues throughout Lake — The Town of Lady Lake will host its annual Light Up Lady Lake at 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at Log Cabin Park, 106 U.S. Highway 27/441, featuring pictures with Santa, live entertainment, choirs and bounce houses. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024

Adverb

Advertisement Characters change too, or seem to change, throughout. —Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024

But Kudrow gets to have hilarious scenes with Cardellini, going full bore throughout, and some good material with Leary, who isn’t miscast so much as his character is perplexingly underwritten, and with Chloe East as the couple’s daughter. —Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Preposition

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

throughout

1 of 2 adverb

through·​out thrü-ˈau̇t 

1

: in or to every part : everywhere

of one color throughout

2

: during the whole time or action : from beginning to end

remained loyal throughout

throughout

2 of 2 preposition

1

: in or to every part of

throughout the house

2

: during the whole time of

throughout the evening