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

Teenagers worldwide stream the music their parents once were warned about.

From The Wall Street Journal

The author has sold more than 50 million copies of his books worldwide, and many have received film and television adaptations over the years.

From Los Angeles Times

The videos focus on nights out in major cities worldwide including London, Oslo, Miami and Bangkok - but one of the most popular locations is Manchester.

From BBC

The charismatic 90-year-old, who lives in exile in India, is lauded worldwide for his tireless campaign for greater autonomy for his Tibetan homeland, which Beijing says is an integral part of China.

From Barron's

According to the federal government, around 50,000 Indians are killed by snakebites each year - roughly half of all deaths worldwide.

From BBC

Related Words

• comprehensive
• extensive
• global
• international
• multinational