worldwide
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of worldwide
First recorded in 1625–35; world ( def. ) + -wide ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Chronic kidney disease affects roughly one in ten people worldwide, representing about 850 million individuals.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
More than 2.5 billion people use Apple products worldwide, and the company has legions of fans who line up outside its stores to buy the latest iPhone, MacBook, AirPods and other consumer electronics.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
With operations spread across Europe, the U.S., and India, the Luxembourg-based steel maker is relatively protected and could benefit from higher steel prices worldwide, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
"Cristiano allows our small country to be known worldwide for something great - because of all the positive things he stands for."
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The column announcing her resignation from the DAR triggered a worldwide reaction and demonstrated the powerful impact Mrs. Roosevelt could have when she spoke out on a political or social issue.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
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