worldwide
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of worldwide
First recorded in 1625–35; world ( def. ) + -wide ( def. )
Example Sentences
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This narrowing of the power gap worldwide has limited what military might alone can achieve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The model incorporated data from a worldwide monitoring network that tracks atmospheric concentrations of the source gases and their geographic distribution.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
According to the International Energy Association, more than one-in-five new cars sold worldwide in 2024 were electric, though almost all of that occurred in China, Europe and the United States.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Lucha Libre Voz, an independent professional wrestling company based in California and Arizona, will host its worldwide championship match between Tigre Uno and Septimo Dragon.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The neutrons produced from the fissioning nucleus, known as secondary neutrons, “became the object of a worldwide search,” Luis Alvarez recalled.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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