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

Boiling Point is a newsletter for people who care about the environment and climate across California, the American West and the globe.

From Los Angeles Times

Myles says he will never take the opportunity for people around the globe to choose to listen to his music for granted.

From BBC

This formulation equates immigration with genocide, which logically invites genocidal violence in response, and has been cited in mass murders across the globe.

From Salon

Its dark commentary on wealth inequality touched a nerve with audiences around the globe.

From BBC

At the ceremony in Edinburgh, Swinney said it was a chance for generations of Scots to honour those who “paid the ultimate price” in conflicts across the globe.

From BBC

Related Words

• map
• planet
• world