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, Heretic has earned $27.3 million domestically in ticket sales and $12 million internationally for a worldwide box office take of $39.2 million to date. Tim Lammers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 With just three shows left, worldwide superstar and entertainer Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ends this weekend. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Prime Video counts more than 200M subscribers around the world with availability in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024 Popular on Variety The company’s Asia-Pacific content slate has expanded significantly, with 61 releases including local language films, documentaries, and live events in 2024, out of a total of 110 pieces of content worldwide. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Dec. 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

Dictionary Entries Near worldwide

Cite this Entry

“Worldwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worldwide. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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