the world
noun
1
: the earth and all the people and things on it
He is famous throughout the world.
They sailed around the world.
The product is shipped halfway around/across the world.
The island was cut off from the rest of the world.
They want to see/travel the world.
2
: the people in the world
She felt that the world was against her.
They announced their discovery to the world.
The world watched as he attempted to break the Olympic record.
She felt the eyes of the world watching her.
3
: all that is important : everything
I would give my children the world if I could.
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Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
The Tsukiji Fish Market officially opened for business in 1935 and was at one point the largest wholesale market in the world.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
The tapestry will be on display at one of the top museums in the world — the British Museum in London — from Sept. 2026 to July 2027.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Target $130 $70 (46% off) Walmart In the world of USB microphones, Blue’s Yeti deserves a place on Mt. Rushmore.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
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“The world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20world. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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