nationwide
adjective
na·tion·wide
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Definition of nationwide
(Entry 1 of 2)
: extending throughout a nation
nationwide
adverbDefinition of nationwide (Entry 2 of 2)
: throughout the nation
Examples of nationwide in a Sentence
Adjective
The murders attracted nationwide attention.Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Dish seems to have enough spectrum to build a viable nationwide network. — Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, "DOJ’s plan to make Dish the fourth major carrier has a fatal flaw," 27 Aug. 2019 Wochit, Wochit PORT HURON, Mich. — A Michigan city council candidate whose racist comments have garnered nationwide attention since late last week has formally withdrawn from the race. — Jackie Smith, USA TODAY, "Candidate who wanted city as white 'as possible' withdraws from council race in Michigan," 26 Aug. 2019 Airports around the United States are experiencing delays in processing international travelers thanks to an apparent nationwide outage affecting the computer systems used by Customs and Border Protection. — Sean O'kane, The Verge, "Nationwide US Customs computer outage causes gigantic lines at airports," 16 Aug. 2019 The art of beatboxing first gained traction in New York City in the 1980s with the rise of hip-hop and quickly grew into a nationwide phenomenon. — Laurel Deppen, The Courier-Journal, "This Louisville-based beatboxer was ranked in the top 5 in the nation," 8 Aug. 2019 Dallas-area home prices grew by slightly less than the national average in the latest nationwide survey. — Steve Brown, Dallas News, "Dallas-area home prices inch higher in latest CoreLogic report," 6 Aug. 2019 Free community college is not a small experiment happening in a few cities but a nationwide trend. — Michael Taylor, ExpressNews.com, "Free college programs a promise within the budget of many cities," 2 Aug. 2019 Its high-profile attack against the Red Command could give it a nationwide reputation. — Reuters, The Mercury News, "Dozens dead, some decapitated, in brutal Brazil prison riot," 29 July 2019 The forestry school’s management decisions have drawn nationwide scrutiny. — oregonlive.com, "‘Majestic’ Douglas fir stood for 420 years. Then Oregon State University foresters cut it down," 26 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
In 2018, law enforcement raided 3,847 outdoor grows nationwide, predominantly operated by organized drug traffickers on federal lands, according to HIDTA figures. — Los Angeles Times, "Illegal cannabis farms still scarring public lands, two years after Prop. 64," 29 Aug. 2019 Copies of photographs taken by Esther Bubley that were featured in publications nationwide, are on display in the museum’s fellowship hall, depicting life in a 1940s oil community. — Melanie Feuk, Houston Chronicle, "Museum tackles termites, tree roots to preserve more than a century of Tomball history," 29 Aug. 2019 The polls also must be conducted nationwide, or in states with upcoming primaries or caucuses. — Fortune, "These Are the Candidates Who Made the Next Democratic Debate," 28 Aug. 2019 The upscale chain has closed several stores nationwide, leaving 38 active today. — CBS News, "Lord & Taylor sold for $100 million to clothing-rental company Le Tote," 28 Aug. 2019 When Swift told fans to head to the polls, there was a notable spike in voter registration nationwide, especially among young women. — Alejandra Salazar, refinery29.com, "Taylor Swift Says "Obviously I Am Pro-Choice" & Promises To Be Involved In The 2020 Election," 24 Aug. 2019 Olsen’s arrest is one of several made by state and federal law enforcement nationwide this month, all of which came in the wake of mass shootings. — Eric Heisig, cleveland.com, "Federal grand jury indicts Ohio man on threat charges following arrest over fear of mass shooting," 21 Aug. 2019 Every year, nearly 6 1/2 million animals end up in shelters nationwide, with a little over 3 million being adopted, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. — Karen Pearlman, San Diego Union-Tribune, "‘Clear the Shelters’ a big success countywide," 21 Aug. 2019 Discount grocer Aldi teamed up last fall with Instacart, which shops for customers and then delivers in as little as one hour from grocers nationwide, including Graul’s Market, ShopRite and Sprouts Farmers Market, among others locally. — Lorraine Mirabella, baltimoresun.com, "Go to the supermarket? Increasing numbers of Baltimore-area shoppers buy their groceries online instead.," 15 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nationwide.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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nationwide
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of nationwide
: including or involving all parts of a nation or country
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nationwide
adjective
na·tion·wide
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Kids Definition of nationwide
: extending throughout an entire country
They experienced a nationwide drought.
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