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.

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worldwide British  

/ ˈwɜːldˈwaɪd /

adjective

1. applying or extending throughout the world; universal

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Etymology

Origin of worldwide

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

Example Sentences

Worldwide, “there are probably over a million species,” says Reavie.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

Worldwide, poor diet is linked to around one in five deaths among adults aged 25 years or older.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

Apple hosted its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on Monday, where it shared highly anticipated AI updates.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“I gave up everything to make sure that Reach Out Worldwide could function,” Walker said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

So, working with Stanley Rader, the chief counsel for the Worldwide Church, he called a press conference in August of 1973 to publicly discuss his plans.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Related Words

• comprehensive
• extensive
• global
• international
• multinational