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

The “Wicked” sequel’s performance is Universal’s biggest success since “Jurassic World Rebirth,” which has earned $867 million worldwide since its release in July.

From MarketWatch

Newell Brands employed approximately 23,700 people worldwide as of the end of last year, according to its most recent annual filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

From The Wall Street Journal

With more than one billion people worldwide now obese, it is calling for more widespread and fairer access to GLP-1 medication.

From BBC

That year, she played two nights at the Rose Bowl to 120,000 fans, becoming the first Latina to headline a worldwide stadium tour.

From Los Angeles Times

Whereas Australia are experienced in day-night Tests - 14 of the 24 previous floodlit matches worldwide have involved Australia - England have played only seven, losing five.

From BBC

Related Words

• comprehensive
• extensive
• global
• international
• multinational