: 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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ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Their globe-spanning efforts required help from many individuals in many countries, almost none of whom have been charged with crimes.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
Starlink orbits the Earth at about 550 kilometers, and covers the entire globe, cutting the latency time (the data time between the user and satellite) down to around 25 milliseconds, according to its website.
—Dallas Morning News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Ornate banisters and molding customary of the baronial style lay the groundwork, while decor additions like an antique globe bar cart with a compass design on its base provide thoughtful nods that only eagle-eyed fans may notice.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Suter has no realistic chance of winning the downhill globe despite the Swiss racer’s victory Friday, the sixth World Cup win of her career, but first in downhill since a race in Germany in January 2022.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Their globe-spanning efforts required help from many individuals in many countries, almost none of whom have been charged with crimes.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
Starlink orbits the Earth at about 550 kilometers, and covers the entire globe, cutting the latency time (the data time between the user and satellite) down to around 25 milliseconds, according to its website.
—Dallas Morning News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Ornate banisters and molding customary of the baronial style lay the groundwork, while decor additions like an antique globe bar cart with a compass design on its base provide thoughtful nods that only eagle-eyed fans may notice.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globe. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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