From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishfar and widefar and wideover a large area His fame spread far and wide. People came from far and wide (=came from many places) to see the concert. → far
Examples from the Corpus
came from far and wide• Class embers came from far and wide - a dedicated crew.• Prosperity came to Knock, as pilgrims came from far and wide; and Father Cavanagh kept his ears. 