globe

[ glohb ]

noun

1. Usually the globe. the planet Earth.
2. a planet or other celestial body.
3. a sphere on which is depicted a map of the earth terrestrial globe or of the heavens celestial globe.
4. a spherical body; sphere.
5. anything more or less spherical, as a lampshade or a glass fishbowl.
6. a golden ball traditionally borne as an emblem of sovereignty; orb.

verb (used with object)

, globed, glob·ing.

1. to form into a globe.

verb (used without object)

, globed, glob·ing.

1. to take the form of a globe.

globe

/ ɡləʊb /

noun

1. a sphere on which a map of the world or the heavens is drawn or represented
2. the globe
   the world; the earth
3. a planet or some other astronomical body
4. an object shaped like a sphere, such as a glass lampshade or fish-bowl
5. an electric light bulb
6. an orb, usually of gold, symbolic of authority or sovereignty

verb

1. to form or cause to form into a globe

Derived Forms

• ˈglobeˌlike, adjective

Other Words From

• globe·like adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of globe¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French globe, from Latin globus “round body, ball, sphere”

Word History and Origins

Origin of globe¹

C16: from Old French, from Latin globus

Synonym Study

See earth.

Example Sentences

Despite travelling to every corner of the globe to play the sport he adores, he has never permanently left his hometown of Manacor.

From BBC

Five of South Africa's starting XV in their win over England on Saturday play their club rugby in Japan, with coach Rassie Erasmus free to select players from around the globe.

From BBC

"We are running out of effective antibiotics and their rampant use over the decades has resulted in antibiotics being spread across the globe, from the arctic to the oceans and our groundwater," said Süel.

From Science Daily

Early human migrations from Africa to the southern part of the globe were well underway during the early part of the last ice age -- humans reached northern Australia by around 65,000 years ago.

From Science Daily

Two years ago, cases of Clade II mpox were rapidly increasing in cities across the globe, particularly in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• map
• planet
• world

More About Globe

What does globe mean?

The word globe most generally refers to a sphere—a ball-like shape or object. Something globe-shaped can be described as globular, which means the same thing as spherical.

More specifically, a globe is a three-dimensional model of Earth. (There are also globes representing the moon and other planets, but globes of Earth are most common.) These kinds of globes are associated with their use in classrooms for the subject of geography.

The phrase the globe is another way of saying the world or the planet in reference to Earth, as in His name was known in almost every corner of the globe. 

Example: I started my travels around the globe by spinning a globe and pointing to a random destination.

Where does globe come from?

The first records of the word globe come from the 1400s. It comes from the Latin globus, meaning “round body, ball, sphere.” (The same root forms the basis of the word globule, referring to a small spherical object, especially a drop of liquid.)

All balls and spheres could technically be referred to as globes, but this general sense of the word is normally reserved for spherical celestial bodies like planets.

A 3D representation of Earth is sometimes called a terrestrial globe. But there are also globes that represent space and depict the locations of stars and constellations. These are called celestial globes.

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What are some other forms related to globe?

• globelike (adjective)

What are some synonyms for globe?

• sphere
• orb
• ball
• world
• planet
• Earth

What are some words that share a root or word element with globe? 

• terrestrial globe
• celestial globe
• globular
• globule

What are some words that often get used in discussing globe?

 

• around
• across
• corner
• map
• surface
• round
• geography

How is globe used in real life?

The word globe commonly refers to Earth—the whole world. It’s commonly used this way in phrases like across the globe and from every corner of the globe. 

Yup, the rumor is true. Flat Earthers have supporters all around the globe.

— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) July 2, 2018

Welcome to the New Broken Scene! Can't wait to see some incredible people from every corner of the globe today…

— Ashton Irwin (@Ashton5SOS) October 31, 2015

To my loves here in London & all across the globe, thank you for all the love for #727. Today has been so special! Love you to the fullest☀️

— Ally Brooke (@AllyBrooke) May 28, 2016

 

Try using globe!

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of globe?

A. sphere
B. orb
C. cube
D. ball