worldwide

Or world-wide

[wurld-wahyd]

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

/ ˈwɜːldˈwaɪd /

adjective

1. applying or extending throughout the world; universal

Word History and Origins

Origin of worldwide¹

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

Example Sentences

Another study led by Defeo with Brazilian collaborators, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, evaluated 315 beaches worldwide and found that one-fifth exhibit intense, extreme, or severe erosion.

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Outside of PSI, such advanced methods are available at only a few other synchrotron facilities worldwide.

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The tour was canceled soon after the death investigation drew worldwide media attention.

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“Our goal is to be actually paranoid about deployment because obviously, even one accident will be front-page headline news worldwide,” Musk said on the call.

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Nicklaus Cos. or its predecessors have designed or renovated more than 440 courses worldwide, with more than 65 additional courses under way, the court filing said.

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Related Words

• comprehensive 
• extensive 
• global 
• international 
• multinational