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

Published in 2018, it sold more than a million copies worldwide and was translated in 25 countries.

From BBC

In May, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan attended his first ever Met Gala and clips of him walking the red carpet got an ecstatic reception from fans worldwide.

From BBC

Markets in Hong Kong and Australia edged lower while Shanghai and Taipei saw small morning gains in what has been a strong year for worldwide markets.

From Barron's

The James Cameron movie, “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” which debuted this month, so far has made more than $750 million worldwide.

From Los Angeles Times

The recession’s effects lingered for years, and the credibility of market systems worldwide took a hit from which they haven’t fully recovered.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• comprehensive
• extensive
• global
• international
• multinational