globe

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noun

ˈglōb How to pronounce globe (audio)
Synonyms of globenext
: something spherical or rounded: such as
a
: a spherical representation of the earth, a celestial body, or the heavens
b
: earth sense 4
c
: orb sense 5

globe

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verb

globed; globing

transitive verb

archaic
: to form into a globe

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Examples of globe in a Sentence

Noun She has a globe in her office. His fame has spread around the globe. The tree was decorated with colorful glass globes.
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Round, globe-like bistro lights are a staple, but there are tons of options to choose from. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 The movie’s globe-trotting opening sequence features pirates, outlaws and a mummy used as toilet paper. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Lastly, there is the wet bulb globe temperature, which incorporates far more factors than the other metrics. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Lantana, zinnias, California poppies, and globe gilia are a few drought-tolerant options. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for globe

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French, from Latin globus

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1642, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of globe was in the 15th century

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globe

noun
ˈglōb
: a round object: as
a
: a model of the earth or heavens
b
: earth sense 4
globular
ˈgläb-yə-lər
adjective

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