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

He's part of a growing number uploading #GospelMusic, and TikTok tells Newsbeat the number of posts with the tag worldwide have doubled from two to four million in the last 12 months.

From BBC

"In our sport, a big thing is just showing up. We often have really small numbers in our competitions, just because worldwide there aren't many women with disabilities involved in Para-snowboarding," Sparks says.

From BBC

According to Layoffs.fyi’s latest count, there have been more than 35,000 layoffs in the tech sector worldwide so far this year.

From Los Angeles Times

Worries that a sustained climb in oil prices could stoke inflation and slow investment worldwide have hit markets from Tokyo to New York in recent days.

From The Wall Street Journal

From noisy stadiums in Asia and the Caribbean to an all-in U.S., the 20-year-old tournament has evolved into a worldwide hit, contested by players eager to win for national pride.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• comprehensive
• extensive
• global
• international
• multinational