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
Electric Entertainment coordinator of sales and acquisitions Addie Booth and Jackrabbit Media president of worldwide sales and acquisitions Mark Padilla negotiated the deal. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025 Francis’ renewal efforts, including his convening of worldwide synod assemblies, sought to build more accountability and transparency. Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Data from a global analysis of agricultural inputs shows regional variations in phosphorus use on farms worldwide. Simi Thambi​, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025 The film passed $700 million worldwide earlier this week. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 26 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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