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. )

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Example Sentences

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worldwide

What followed was a story that has resonated worldwide as 11 strangers answered the call and helped transform loss and heartbreak into an unforgettable week of connection, companionship and adventure.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

The findings could be particularly important as type 2 diabetes becomes increasingly common among younger adults worldwide.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

Autonomous vehicles have been taking a bigger role at mines worldwide for years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

But this could face objections from China, which dissented against wording on free navigation in Hormuz and worldwide at an earlier gathering of finance ministers.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

The flares must have been devastating, inflicting catastrophic damage worldwide and unleashing the heat of hell itself.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

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