adj B2 Upper-Intermediate

citywide

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Citywide (adj) means affecting or covering an entire city. Example: “A citywide curfew was imposed after the storm.”

adj

Affecting or covering an entire city.

"A citywide curfew was imposed after the storm."

adv

Throughout the whole city.

"The power outage was felt citywide."

"Within a few years, forty-six playgrounds opened citywide." — Dominic A. Pacyga, Chicago: A Biography (2009)

"The sale of liquor (which is banned by state law anyhow) at bootlegging liquor stores was banned citywide." — Natchez Hurries Bi-racial Talks as Fear Grips the City, Jet (1965)

How to use citywide

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAffecting or spread across an entire city, rather than just one neighbourhood.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: citywides

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Etymology

From "city" plus "-wide", following the same pattern as "worldwide" or "nationwide".

Rhymes for citywide

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Frequently asked questions

What does “citywide” mean?

The word “citywide” means affecting or covering an entire city. In plain terms, affecting or spread across an entire city, rather than just one neighbourhood.

How do you pronounce “citywide”?

“Citywide” is pronounced SIHT-ee-wyd (/ˈsɪt.iˌwaɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “citywide” in a sentence?

Here is “citywide” used in a sentence: “A citywide curfew was imposed after the storm.”

What part of speech is “citywide”?

Depending on how it is used, “citywide” can be an adjective and an adverb.

How many meanings does “citywide” have?

“Citywide” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: affecting or covering an entire city.

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