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
The worldwide gross as of Tuesday, July 15, was more than $220 million, per Box Office Mojo. Jen Juneau, People.com, 15 July 2025 There are already debates taking place about whether a kind of worldwide coalition of nations ought to be established that would have the final authority over AGI and ASI. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Adverb
Mamma Mia! was a box office success, earning $610 million worldwide, per Box Office Mojo. Francesca Gariano, People.com, 19 July 2025 Of 45 million bottles sold worldwide in 2024, 61% made their way into Europe, and 14% into Latin America and Canada. Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 18 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

worldwide

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

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