globule

[ glob-yool ]

noun

1. a small spherical body.
2. Bok globule.

globule

/ ˈɡlɒbjuːl /

noun

1. a small globe, esp a drop of liquid
2. astronomy a small dark nebula thought to be a site of star formation

Word History and Origins

Origin of globule¹

From the Latin word globulus, dating back to 1655–65. See globe, -ule

Word History and Origins

Origin of globule¹

C17: from Latin globulus, diminutive of globus globe

Example Sentences

Also, he suspects Romans would have been excited to get an extra yellow globule in their frying pan.

From Washington Post

Just one globule, but it’s a start.

From The Guardian

If we’re lucky, we’ll soon pen That aggressive pathogen; Nasty globule — I’ll give you a kick, and Ugly bug, let’s get rid of you quick, ’cause Little virus, I’m thoroughly sick of you.

From Washington Post

I saw a guy do that the other day as he waited to cross 14th Street NW: just casually expectorate a globule into the gutter.

From Washington Post

Many of the adverts feature a blurry photo of a globule of red liquid on a dinner plate.

From BBC