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
According to The Numbers, Smile 2 has earned $47.8 million domestically and $49.2 internationally for a worldwide domestic tally of $90.7 million to date. Tim Lammers, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 Angered by the worldwide bout of inflation that followed the COVID-19 public health emergency, and a huge increase in the number of migrants fleeing war, dictatorships and the impacts of climate change, voters in Europe, Asia and the Americas have turned against their political establishments. David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Adverb
There are 23 species found worldwide on every continent except Australia and Antarctica and three species found in the U.S. – Turkey Vulture, Black Vulture, and California Condor. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 The consensus among climate scientists worldwide that climate change is a crisis for humanity and must be addressed via a rapid transition to cleaner energy sources is very strong over many decades. Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Worldwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worldwide. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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