: something spherical or rounded: such as
a
: a spherical representation of the earth, a celestial body, or the heavens
b
c
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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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The restaurant’s minimalist design, from the pale wood furniture to the soft globe lighting, feels warm thanks to earthy textures and abundant natural light, creating a calm, modern space, perfect for enjoying a meal.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Running in parallel to the storylines of Piccard and Jones is the global race of the time where many prominent figures, from accomplished aviators to billionaire Richard Branson, were trying to become the first around-the-globe balloonists.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Remove glass globes that are full of dirt and bugs to rinse off in the sink.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The restaurant’s minimalist design, from the pale wood furniture to the soft globe lighting, feels warm thanks to earthy textures and abundant natural light, creating a calm, modern space, perfect for enjoying a meal.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Running in parallel to the storylines of Piccard and Jones is the global race of the time where many prominent figures, from accomplished aviators to billionaire Richard Branson, were trying to become the first around-the-globe balloonists.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globe. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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