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nationwide

American  
[ney-shuhn-wahyd] / ˈneɪ ʃənˈwaɪd /

adjective

  1. extending throughout the nation.

    The incident aroused nationwide interest.
nationwide British  
/ ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd /

adjective

  1. covering or available to the whole of a nation; national

    a nationwide survey
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Etymology

Origin of nationwide

First recorded in 1910–15; nation + -wide

Example Sentences

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The average gasoline price nationwide was $4.064 per gallon on Wednesday, according to the American Automobile Association.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The justice department under her tenure faced questions over its handling of the investigation into federal immigration agents fatally shooting two people during confrontations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which sparked nationwide demonstrations in January.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Bags of the ready-to-eat dino-shaped nuggets were sold in Walmart stores nationwide.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Car dealers don’t have it any easier, as nationwide discounts have dried up.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

From 1997 to 2002, revenues from hair, nail, and skin care services jumped by 42 percent nationwide, Census Bureau data show.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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