globular

adjective

glob·​u·​lar ˈglä-byə-lər How to pronounce globular (audio)
 sense 1b is also  ˈglō-
1
a(1)
: having the shape of a globe or globule
(2)
: composed of compactly folded polypeptide chains arranged in a spherical form
globular proteins
b
: global
2
: having or consisting of globules

Examples of globular in a Sentence

the globular streetlights give the pedestrian mall a Gay Nineties look
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This globular substance, shaped like a teardrop and unassuming in size, has been used by artists for millennia. Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025 Members of Mexico’s Cenotes Urbanos organization found a large globular pot while exploring Zumpango Cave and reported the discovery to officials, according to an April 21 news release from the National Institute of Anthropology and History. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025 But the hint of a Jennifer Jason Leigh in Single White Female-type in Matt’s large, globular eyes soon becomes unequivocal. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Its single, blue-gray, globular stem may produce a big white flower in early summer. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for globular

Word History

Etymology

partly from Latin globus + English -ular; partly from Latin globulus + English -ar

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of globular was in 1626

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“Globular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globular. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

globular

adjective
glob·​u·​lar ˈgläb-yə-lər How to pronounce globular (audio)
1
a
: having the shape of a globe or globule
b
: composed of compactly folded polypeptide chains arranged in a spherical form
globular proteins
2
: having or consisting of globules
globularly adverb

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