worldwide
/ˈwɜːldˌwaɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Spanning the world; global.
Adjective
Examples
A large meteorite impact would cause worldwide extinction of life.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Throughout the world.
Adverb
Examples
The character of James Bond is known worldwide.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “worldwide” mean?
Spanning the world; global.
Is “worldwide” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.