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
Her eventual death drew worldwide condemnation, and public protesters soon clashed with local law enforcement over the lack of legal protections for women. Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025 In 2024, Disney reclaimed its No. 1 ranking in marketshare from Universal after its films amassed a stunning $5.4 billion in worldwide ticket sales, led by billion-dollar blockbusters Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine (Moana 2 will soon cross $1 billion as well). Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
Adverb
After Afghanistan, the weakest passports on the list are those from Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Pakistan, Somalia, Nepal, the Palestinian territories, Libya and Bangladesh, each of which ranks below North Korea, whose citizens can visit 41 destinations worldwide, according to the ranking. Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025 The clip has received an outpouring of love from viewers worldwide. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 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 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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