globe

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noun

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

globe

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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
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 The life of a globe-trotting environmentalist is a breeding ground for moral quandaries. Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026 Jackson's life included work as a globe-trotting humanitarian, a champion for a progressive economic agenda and leadership of the Civil Rights Movement that was once led by King, Jackson's mentor. ABC News, 18 Feb. 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

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 23 Feb. 2026.

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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