nationwide

1 of 2

adjective

na·​tion·​wide ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd How to pronounce nationwide (audio)
: extending throughout a nation

nationwide

2 of 2

adverb

: throughout the nation

Examples of nationwide in a Sentence

Adjective The murders attracted nationwide attention.
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Adjective
The nationwide search and ensuing court cases gripped Britain, not least because of Marten’s privileged background and Gordon’s violent criminal past. Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 19 July 2025 Another nationwide protest with approximately 184,000 attendees was held on July 17 to mark the passing of civil rights leader John Lewis. Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Adverb
On Sunday, 120 Dippin' Dots locations nationwide will give away free mini cups during a two-hour window, which will vary by store. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 21 July 2025 As an example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that jobs for electricians will increase 11% through 2033, compared to 4% for all occupations nationwide. Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for nationwide

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1891, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nationwide was in 1891

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“Nationwide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nationwide. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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nationwide

adjective
na·​tion·​wide
ˌnā-shən-ˈwīd
: extending throughout a nation
nationwide phone service

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