throughout

American  

[throo-out] / θruˈaʊt /

preposition

1. in or to every part of; everywhere in.

   They searched throughout the house.

2. from the beginning to the end of.

   He was bored throughout the play.

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adverb

1. in every part.

   rotten throughout.

2. at every moment or point.

   following the text closely throughout.

throughout British  

/ θruːˈaʊt /

preposition

1. right through; through the whole of (a place or a period of time)

   throughout the day

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adverb

1. through the whole of some specified period or area

Etymology

Origin of throughout

First recorded before 1000; Middle English throw out, Old English thurh ūt “through and out the other side (of )”; through, out

Example Sentences

You’re drawn to her half-done painting of the stage, surrounded by trees, fireflies dancing through the air and Cherokee syllabary sprinkled throughout.

From Literature

Daedone, who wore tan jail garb and leg shackles, looked serene throughout the proceeding.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Browner will be deeply missed by former coaches and teammates, as well as many others he impacted throughout his life.”

From Los Angeles Times

While the pair had been dating throughout Paul’s pregnancy, they choose to end their relationship and co-parent their son.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, Los Angeles became the latest city to gain approval from its leaders to install the cameras throughout the city’s 15 districts, from the San Fernando Valley to San Pedro.

From Los Angeles Times