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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Read Next: How to Catch Nightcrawlers for Bait The service is available at more than 3,000 stores nationwide, including all Supercenters. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2024 Not only is there a nationwide shortage of healthcare professionals after that pandemic, but, like Medicaid, Tricare reimburses at a lower rate that private health insurance. Quil Lawrence, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024 There was a nationwide backlog of 3.43 million immigration cases through February 2024, according to TRAC. Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024 Catholic Charities is a nationwide organization that strives to provide for those who are in need of basic life materials and services. The Courier-Journal, 29 Mar. 2024 The Milwaukee Police Department is one of a number of agencies across the country that have pledged to have 30% of its recruits be women by 2030 — part of a nationwide movement called the 30x30 Initiative. Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024 The ambitious law, which supporters hope to see replicated nationwide, has been characterized by opposing sides in stark terms. Kurtis Lee, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024 And his timing couldn’t have been better given the nationwide run on firearms and surge in first-time gun owners. Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 The nationwide, seven-figure digital ad buy is targeting 18 House Republicans whose districts Biden won in 2020. Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024
Adverb
For 20 years, Art, Beats + Lyrics has captivated audiences nationwide by amplifying the voices of both renowned and emerging visual artists. Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024 More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued Tuesday by the Environmental Protection Agency. Matthew Daly, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024 Kimberly's writing has appeared in magazines nationwide and across dozens of websites. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024 GoodRx, a prescription drug savings card and app that customers can show at pharmacies nationwide to shave the price off prescription medications, also has a membership program that charges a monthly fee. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024 Arrests are made in roughly 10% of hit-and-run crashes nationwide, studies show, and in cases in which an arrest is made, it is often made quickly or when the driver turns themselves in. Ryan Lillis, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024 Warby Parker retail locations nationwide, find one here. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024 Starting April 1, KFC is launching its new Saucy Nuggets with five flavors available at KFC restaurants nationwide. The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2024 High supply and flatter rental rates are forecast to contribute to elevated vacancy rates and instability in the multifamily sector this year, and office buildings had an 18% vacancy rate in January nationwide, a year-over-year increase of 130 basis points. Jaime Raskulinecz, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

nationwide

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