worldwide

Or world-wide

[wurld-wahyd]

adjective

1. throughout the world; extending or spread throughout the world.

   A few years later, the Beatles had skyrocketed to worldwide fame.

   This position will require you to travel worldwide.

worldwide

/ ˈwɜːldˈwaɪd /

adjective

1. applying or extending throughout the world; universal

Word History and Origins

Origin of worldwide¹

First recorded in 1625–35; world ( def. ) + -wide ( def. )

Example Sentences

Over a month's worth of worldwide production was lost.

From BBC

While he could have gone to the Republican-controlled Congress to get approval, he imposed several rounds of large and worldwide tariffs acting on his own.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a momentous decision, and the reason the trial garnered worldwide resonance.

From BBC

It operates over 2,700 stores in 35 countries worldwide, with over 100 locations in California.

From Los Angeles Times

Freemasonry is a centuries-old fraternal organisation with about six million members worldwide, including more than 200,000 in England and Wales.

From BBC

Related Words

• comprehensive 
• extensive 
• global 
• international 
• multinational