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worldwide

American  
[wurld-wahyd] / ˈwɜrldˈwaɪd /
Or world-wide

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 British  
/ ˈwɜːldˈwaɪd /

adjective

  1. applying or extending throughout the world; universal

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of worldwide

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

Example Sentences

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But consumer companies like Hilton Worldwide Holdings and Visa have reported earnings, and have largely had good things to say.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Take a trip back in time to watch Bush perform, then end the night tuning into Mr. Worldwide taking over the desert as Pitbull closes out the Saturday performances.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

We might not have to wait long to find out: Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, where it shows off its next operating systems, kicks off June 8.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Worldwide, there are more than 2.5 billion active Apple devices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

As he continued to prepare for upcoming tournaments, Bobby was also being drawn closer to the Worldwide Church of God, and he began to face a time conflict between his two commitments: religion and chess.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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