worldwide
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of worldwide
First recorded in 1625–35; world ( def. ) + -wide ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"Fergusons was once Scotland's ferry factory with a worldwide reputation for excellence and should be again," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
If the world gets 1.5 C warmer than pre-industrial levels, 22 percent of people over 60 will be exposed to unsafe heat for at least a month every year worldwide, the researchers estimated.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Maybe, but with the AI boom soaking up a disproportionate share of investment and bond-market jitters worldwide, longer-term interest rates and residential construction are headed in the wrong direction for now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Getting to see one is a special occasion, he said, especially given the dire straits the fish are in worldwide.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Well, truthfully, Mrs. Galley, you may have heard about the worldwide pencil shortage.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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