worldwide
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of worldwide
First recorded in 1625–35; world ( def. ) + -wide ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Would that escalate to a worldwide nuclear war?
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
Although many people with prediabetes eventually develop type 2 diabetes, the condition itself is also linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026
The film, which stars Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor, brought in $44 million in the U.S. and Canada for a worldwide total of $92.9 million, according to studio estimates.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
"So‑called intermediary agents are widely used in the recruitment of international students worldwide, including in Finland," communications director, Thomas Sund, told the BBC.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
She gallops through the first ten pages, the story coming back: worldwide curiosity about what must be a mythical sea monster, famed marine biologist Professor Pierre Aronnax setting off to discover the truth.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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