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
In 2024, the value of the worldwide vegan food market was $27.8 billion, up from $24.58 billion in 2023, according to Statista. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 All German rights excluding theatrical, as well as worldwide rights, remain available as Black Mandala positions the film as one of its leading titles for the upcoming European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
The options are endless—from affordable same-day deliveries in the US to shipments to 150 countries worldwide. Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Feb. 2025 Researchers analyzed public complaint and inspection data in 16 cities worldwide to estimate trends in rat populations and connect it to global warming patterns — marking the first time these associations have been linked. Tracy J. Wholf, CBS News, 1 Feb. 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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Cite this Entry

“Worldwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worldwide. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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