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

Assisted by a smothering defense, Herbert upstaged Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes before a worldwide audience.

From Los Angeles Times

It comes amid increased scrutiny by regulators worldwide over the tech giant's empire in online search and advertising.

From BBC

“Additionally, Prime Day 2025 and the three weeks leading up to the event had record-breaking Prime customer sign-ups worldwide,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times

Fans of Hollow Knight have been eagerly awaiting the sequel after the first game's release in 2017, which has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide according to the developer.

From BBC

Called foetus in foetu, the condition is extremely rare, with fewer than 200 cases reported worldwide until now, a handful of which were in India.

From BBC

Related Words

• comprehensive 
• extensive 
• global 
• international 
• multinational