nationwide

1 of 2

adjective

na·​tion·​wide ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd How to pronounce nationwide (audio)
: extending throughout a nation

nationwide

2 of 2

adverb

: throughout the nation

Examples of nationwide in a Sentence

Adjective The murders attracted nationwide attention.
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On Demand Following its nationwide opening in theaters in November, Anora pivoted to digital streaming via premium video on demand on Dec. 17. Tim Lammers, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 That’s objectively way too high, and higher than the nationwide rate. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
First, our Business Leaders United network brings together employers from various industries nationwide who collaborate with local partners to train and hire residents for skilled jobs. Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 The big picture: About 2.5 million adults nationwide meet the criteria for severe problem gambling, with another 5 million to 8 million who have mild to moderate gambling problems, according to the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG). Jessica Boehm, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nationwide

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1891, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nationwide was in 1891

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“Nationwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nationwide. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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nationwide

adjective
na·​tion·​wide
ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd
: extending throughout a nation
nationwide phone service

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