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. )

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

worldwide

"Within the general population, dermal filler has exploded in popularity in recent years, and it's now one of the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedures used worldwide," she said.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

That would make it one of the biggest stadium-rights deals worldwide, according to Bob Lynch, CEO of SponsorUnited, a research company that tracks sports sponsorships.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The findings could be particularly important as type 2 diabetes becomes increasingly common among younger adults worldwide.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

That compares to the reported 741 million cryptocurrency owners worldwide cited by Crypto.com.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

The flares must have been devastating, inflicting catastrophic damage worldwide and unleashing the heat of hell itself.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

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