statewide

[ steyt-wahyd ]

adjective

1. extending throughout all parts of a state in the U.S.:

   a statewide search.

adverb

1. throughout a state:

   It was applauded statewide.

Word History and Origins

Origin of statewide¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; state + -wide

Example Sentences

Lake County’s lag has delayed statewide outcomes before.

From Los Angeles Times

This year, there were 1,744 reported cases statewide as of the end of September, according to the California Department of Public Health.

From Los Angeles Times

Rabinowitz predicted that Trump would probably start building tent cities in more conservative states such as Florida, which passed a statewide camping ban that took effect in October.

From Los Angeles Times

The California Democratic Party and Newsom opposed Proposition 36, a statewide ballot measure to increase penalties for repeat theft and drug crimes.

From Los Angeles Times

California expects an average statewide sea level increase of 0.8 feet in the next 30 years due to human-caused climate change.

From Los Angeles Times