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 organization is also seeking blood donations amid a nationwide shortage of blood. Frank Gluck, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024 The partial shutdown could cause nationwide disruption to federal agencies and employees. The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
Adverb
The sample was weighted to be representative of adults nationwide according to gender, age, race, and education, based on the U.S. Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey, as well as 2024 presidential vote. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024 This strategic move aims to enhance electric vehicle infrastructure and accelerate EV adoption nationwide. Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024 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 2 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

nationwide

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