globe

1 of 2

noun

: something spherical or rounded: such as
a
: a spherical representation of the earth, a celestial body, or the heavens

globe

2 of 2

verb

globed; globing

transitive verb

archaic
: to form into a globe

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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Noun
Sophie Turner is set to headline Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider series, stepping into the role of the iconic globe-trotting archaeologist. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025 Universal’s Evolution Plan also envisions a pair of new 500-room hotels — one hugging the iconic globe outside the park entrance and the other next to the Frankenstein parking garage. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025 Basically, average lows are getting hotter both at night and in the early morning, a trend seen across the country and globe. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 The brand is also introducing two new models to its Festavia string lights with one of them offering small globe-like bulbs. PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025 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

1641, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globe. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

globe

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

Medical Definition

globe

noun

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